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

Salem-Keizer Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is hiring an ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant (Bilingual) at Washington Elementary School. The role supports licensed teachers, helps implement educational plans including IEPs, and requires fluent Spanish and English communication.

The position is classified, temporary with benefits, and offers an hourly range with bilingual assessment requirements. The successful candidate will work 4 hours per day across 188 days per year, contributing to bilingual

Qualifications

• Assist a licensed teacher in planning and delivering educational activities.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write Spanish and English fluently.
• Bilingual assessment will be required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed teachers in implementing instructional programs and IEPs within general and bilingual settings.

Skills

Bilingual fluency (SPAN/ENG)

Job description

ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Bilingual - Washington Elem. JobID: 14745

• Position Type:
  Classified- School-Based
• Date Posted:
  9/22/2026
• Location:
  WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (141)

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: 4
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 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 virtual, 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.