ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Stephens MS.

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

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking a Special Programs Instructional Assistant at Stephens Middle School to support licensed teachers in planning and delivering educational programs, including IEPs. This is a classified position with a 7.50-hour day and 188 days per year.

The role involves assisting with instruction and ensuring student success under ESSA guidelines. Applicants must meet ESSA requirements for paraprofessionals and will apply online.

Qualifications

• ESSA requires paraprofessionals to meet proficiency in reading, writing and math.
• Assist licensed teacher in planning and implementing educational programs, including IEP-based activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist a licensed teacher with instructional planning and implementation.
• Support students with individualized education programs (IEPs) and classroom accommodations.
• Provide paraprofessional services to students in common and special education settings.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Reading proficiency

Math proficiency

Job description

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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

Application Procedure Apply online

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 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.