ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Bilingual - Chavez

Salem-Keizer Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools seeks an ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Bilingual to collaborate with a licensed teacher, supporting instruction and individualized programs (IEPs) in bilingual and general education settings.

This temporary, 6.5-hour-per-day position at Chavez Elementary requires fluency in Spanish and English and will include a bilingual assessment as part of the ESSA requirements. Apply through the district’s careers portal for consideration.

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 IEPs.
• Support in both general and bilingual education settings.

Skills

Bilingual fluency (Spanish & English)

Job description

ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Bilingual - Chavez JobID: 14882

• Position Type: Classified- School-Based
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Location: CESAR CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (257)

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: 6.50

Number of days per year: 188

Status: Temporary w/ Benefits

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 and placement testing sites https://salkeiz.k12.or.us/careers/navigating-essa

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.