ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Englewood

Salem Keizer Public School District; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools seeks a Special Programs Instructional Assistant to support licensed teachers in Englewood Elementary by assisting with planning and implementing educational programs, including IEPs, in both general and special education settings.

The role focuses on improving student achievement through hands-on classroom support and adherence to ESSA requirements for paraprofessionals in Title I funded settings.

Qualifications

• Assist licensed teacher in planning and implementing educational programs including IEPs.
• Support both general and special education settings as needed.
• Meet ESSA proficiency requirements in reading, writing and math.

Responsibilities

• 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 special education settings.

Skills

Reading proficiency

Writing proficiency

Math proficiency

Job description

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ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Englewood JobID: 14883

• Position Type: Classified- School-Based
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026
• Location: ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (145)

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 special education settings.

Type: Classified
Hours per day: 7.50
Number of days per year:188
Status: Permanent
Hourly Range:$24.03 - $30.65
ESSA Documentation Required: Yes

Application Procedure:

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 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.

Postings current as of 10/18/2026 7:40:22 AM CST.

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