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

Salem-Keizer Public Schools; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools invites applications for two Special Programs Instructional Assistant - ESSA positions. You will support licensed teachers in planning and implementing educational programs, including IEPs, in general and special education settings.

The role is classified as temporary with benefits, offering 6.25 hours per day across 188 days per year, with ESSA documentation required. Interviews may be virtual or in person, and applicants must attach transcripts or test results to

Qualifications

• ESSA requires paraprofessionals to meet proficiency in reading, writing and math.
• Applicants must register ESSA information with the district by attaching transcripts and/or test results.
• Interviews are conducted virtually, in person, or via a one-way video.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Special Programs Instructional Assistant - ESSA

2 positions available

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.

Details

• Type: Classified
• Hours per day: 6.25
• Number of days per year: 188
• Status: Temporary w/ Benefits
• 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.

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.