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

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

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is hiring an ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant for the 2026-27 year. The role supports a licensed teacher to plan and implement educational programs, including IEPs, in both general and special education settings.

This temporary, part-time position runs 7.50 hours per day for 188 days per year, with an hourly range of $24.03 - $30.65. Applicants must meet ESSA requirements and attach transcripts or test results to the application.

Qualifications

• Requires proficiency in reading, writing and math per ESSA placement requirements.
• Must attach transcripts or test results to verify ESSA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist a licensed teacher in planning and implementing educational programs, including IEPs.
• Support students in general and special education settings as assigned.

Job description

Openings as of 8/30/2026

ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant, 2026-27 - North JobID: 14601

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: Temporary
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

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.