ESSA - Instructional Assistant - Highland Elem.

Salem-Keizer Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools seeks an Instructional Assistant at Highland Elementary to support licensed teachers, help implement lesson plans, supervise students, and perform clerical tasks. This classified, permanent position offers 6 hours per day across 188 days per year.

Applicants must meet ESSA requirements if assigned to a Title I school; interviews may be virtual, in person, or via a one-way video. Salem-Keizer Public Schools embraces non-discrimination in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Supports licensed teachers in planning and implementing educational activities.
• Assists in providing a safe, healthy environment for students.
• Performs general clerical duties as part of the instructional program.

Job description

ESSA - Instructional Assistant - Highland Elem. JobID: 14902

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

Instructional Assistant - ESSA

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
• Application Procedure:

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.