ESSA - Instructional Assistant - Harritt

Salem Keizer Public School District; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking an ESSA - Instructional Assistant at Harritt Elementary School to support a licensed teacher and implement instructional activities under the current lesson plan. You will help create a safe, healthy learning environment and perform general clerical duties.

The position is classified, 6 hours per day, 188 days per year, temporary with benefits, with an hourly range of $20.72 - $26.56. ESSA documentation is required for applicants.

Qualifications

• ESSA requirements for paraprofessionals in Title I funded schools must meet proficiency in reading, writing and math.
• Transcript and/or test results may need to be attached to verify ESSA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist a licensed teacher in planning and implementing educational activities.
• Support students in performing instructional activities aligned with lesson plans.
• Provide a safe, healthy environment and perform general clerical duties.

Job description

ESSA - Instructional Assistant - Harritt JobID: 14719

• Position Type: Classified - School-Based
• Date Posted: 9/11/2026
• Location: HARRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (255)

Purpose

To improve student achievement by assisting a licensed teacher in the planning and implementation of an educational program for students to perform instructional activities in support of the prescribed lesson plan; assisting in providing a safe, healthy environment for students; and performing a variety of general clerical duties.

Details

Type: Classified

Hours per day: 6

Number of days per year: 188

Status: Temporary w/ Benefits

Hourly Range: $20.72 - $26.56

ESSA Documentation Required: Yes

What is ESSA?

The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) works to support equal opportunity for disadvantaged students and eliminate barriers to student success. ESSA requires all paraprofessionals working in a Title I funded school to meet certain proficiency in reading, writing and math.

If you meet any of the below ESSA requirements, you must register this information with the district by attaching transcripts and/or test results to your job application. These materials will be reviewed to verify that the requirements are verified.

All Applicants, please note: If selected, you will be asked to participate in an interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually, in person, or via a one-way video. Please note interviews are a required part of the hiring process, non-compliance with the interview eliminates your eligibility for the position.

Salem-Keizer Public Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veterans' status, or other categories protected by ORS Chapter 659A.

Postings current as of 9/13/2026 12:23:36 PM CST.

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