ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Bilingual - Highland Elem.

Salem-Keizer Public Schools; 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 - ESSA at Highland Elementary School to support licensed teachers and implement educational programs, including IEPs, in bilingual settings. Must be fluent in Spanish and English; bilingual assessment is required.

This temporary, classified position offers 7.5 hours per day, 188 days per year, with an hourly wage range of $24.03 to $30.65, and requires ESSA documentation as part of the application

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed teacher in planning and implementing educational programs, including IEPs.
• Support bilingual instruction and student learning under supervision.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish & English)

Job description

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ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Bilingual - Highland Elem. JobID: 14949

• Position Type: Classified- School-Based
• Date Posted: 11/6/2026
• Location: HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (135)

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: 7.50
• Number of days per year: 188
• Status: Temporary
• Hourly Range: $24.03 - $30.65
• ESSA Documentation Required: Yes
• Application Procedure: Apply online
• 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.