ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Washington

Salem Keizer Public School District; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking a Special Programs Instructional Assistant at Washington Elementary School to support licensed teachers in planning and implementing educational programs, including IEPs. The role adapts to both general and special education settings, helping students achieve their learning goals on a daily basis.

Position is classified as temporary with benefits, working 6.25 hours per day across 188 days per year.

Qualifications

• Assists licensed teacher in planning and implementing educational programs.
• Supports students including IEPs in general and special education settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed teachers in planning and implementing educational programs and IEPs.
• Provide support to students in both general and special education settings to promote learning goals.

Job description

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ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Washington JobID: 14707

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

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

6.25

NUMBER OF DAYS PER YEAR

188

STATUS

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. 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.

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