ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Bilingual - Hallman

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

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools in Salem, Oregon, is seeking a Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Bilingual for Hallman Elementary School (152). The role supports a licensed teacher, assists with individualized education programs (IEPs), and works in general and bilingual classrooms.

The position requires fluent Spanish and English, and a bilingual assessment will be conducted as part of the application process. This is a temporary, benefited paraprofessional role within ESSA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read and write Spanish and English fluently.
• Bilingual assessment will be required.
• Assist licensed teachers with planning and implementing educational programs including IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing instructional programs in general and bilingual settings.
• Support classroom teachers to improve student achievement.
• Participate in ESSA-related processes and documentation.

Skills

Spanish-English fluency

Job description

ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Bilingual - Hallman JobID: 14891

• Position Type: Classified- School-Based
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Location: HALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (152)

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: 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.