ESSA - Instructional Support Assistant- Forest Ridge Elementary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools in Forest Ridge Elementary is seeking an ESSA Instructional Support Assistant to provide temporary support to special education teachers and staff across the district for behavior issues, medical situations, and student transitions.

This 7.5-hour day, 188-day position is classified and permanent, offering hourly pay in the $26.44–$33.69 range, and requires compliance with ESSA testing and documentation as part of the application process.

Job description

ESSA - Instructional Support Assistant- Forest Ridge Elementary JobID: 14639

• Position Type: Classified- School-Based
• Date Posted: 9/2/2026
• Location: FOREST RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (149)

ESSA - Instructional Support Assistant

PURPOSE

To provide temporary support and assistance to special education teachers and classroom staff throughout the district as necessary for extreme behavior issues, acute medical situations and difficult student transitions.

Type: Classified
Hours per day: 7.50
Number of days per year:188
Status: Permanent
Hourly Range:$26.44 - $33.69
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 virtual, 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.