ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant, 2026-27 - Hayesville

Salem-Keizer Public Schools; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking a Special Programs Instructional Assistant - ESSA to support a licensed teacher in planning and implementing an educational program, including IEPs, in both general and special education settings.

The position is designated as Classified and permanent, with 7.50 hours per day across 188 days per year. The hourly range is $24.03–$30.65, reflecting entry to mid-level responsibilities within Oregon. ESSA documentation is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• ESSA requirements apply to paraprofessionals in Title I funded schools.
• Provide transcripts and/or test results to verify ESSA requirements.
• Salem-Keizer Public Schools does not discriminate on 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist a licensed teacher in planning and implementing an educational program, including individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Assign educational programs may include both general and special education settings.

Skills

IEP support

Job description

Special Programs Instructional Assistant - ESSA

Purpose

To improve student achievement by assisting a licensed teacher in the planning and implementation of an educational program, including individualized education programs (IEPs). Assigned educational programs may include both general and special education settings.

Type: Classified

Hours per day: 7.50

Number of days per year: 188

Status: Permanent

Hourly Range: $24.03 - $30.65

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

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.