ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Stephens MS.

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

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking a Special Programs Instructional Assistant - ESSA to support licensed teachers in planning and implementing educational programs, including IEPs, in general and special education settings. The role is a classified, full-time position within the district.

Hourly range is $24.03–$30.65, with 7.50 hours per day across 188 school days. ESSA documentation is required; interviews will be conducted as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Must meet ESSA requirements: proficiency in reading, writing and math.
• Attach transcripts and/or test results to the job application to verify ESSA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist a licensed teacher in planning and implementing educational programs including IEPs.
• Support instruction in both general and special education settings.

Skills

Reading proficiency

Writing proficiency

Math proficiency

Job description

Special Programs Instructional Assistant - 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 special education settings.

Type: Classified

Hours per day: 7.50

Number of days per year: 188

Status: 6.50 hrs. Permanent / 1.0 hrs. Temporary w/ Benefits

Hourly Range: $24.03 - $30.65

ESSA Documentation Required: Yes

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.

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 Schools does 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.