ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Bilingual - Alternative Education

Salem Keizer Public School District; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking a Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Bilingual for the 2026-27 ESSA program. The role supports licensed teachers by planning and implementing instructional activities, including IEPs, in both general and bilingual education settings.

The incumbent must be fluent in Spanish and English, with the ability to assess bilingual competencies as part of ESSA requirements and participate in the district's screening processes.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read and write Spanish and English fluently.
• Bilingual assessment will be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist a licensed teacher in planning and implementing an educational program, including individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Support bilingual ESSA requirements and district guidelines in daily instructional activities.

Skills

Spanish-English bilingual

Strong communication

Job description

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ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Bilingual - 2026-27 Alternative Education JobID: 14759

Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Bilingual - 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 bilingual education settings.

MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK, READ AND WRITE SPANISH AND ENGLISH FLUENTLY

BILINGUAL ASSESSMENT WILL BE REQUIRED

Type: Classified

Hours per day: 5.50

Number of days per year:188

Status: Permanent

Hourly Range:$24.03 - $30.65

ESSA Documentation Required: Yes

Will require Bilingual Assessment

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 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.