ESSA - Instructional Assistant - Highland Elem.

Salem-Keizer Public Schools; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking an ESSA Instructional Assistant at Highland Elementary School to support licensed teachers and help deliver instructional activities. The role emphasizes assisting with lesson plans, maintaining a safe classroom, and performing clerical duties to support student achievement.

The position is classified as school-based and permanent, with 6 hours per day across 188 days per year.

Qualifications

• To support a licensed teacher by assisting in planning and implementing educational activities.
• Assist in providing a safe, healthy learning environment for students.
• Perform a variety of general clerical duties as part of classroom support.

Responsibilities

• Assist a licensed teacher in planning and implementing an educational program for students.
• Support student learning in accordance with lesson plans.
• Contribute to a safe and orderly classroom environment.

Job description

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ESSA - Instructional Assistant - Highland Elem. JobID: 14902

• Position Type: Classified- School-Based
• Date Posted: 10/20/2026
• Location: HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (135)

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.

Type: Classified

Hours per day: 6

Number of days per year: 188

Status: Permanent

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 met.

Please follow this link for more information regarding ESSA and placement testing sites Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - Salem-Keizer Public Schools

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 Schoolsdoes 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 10/23/2026 1:18:36 PM CST.

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