ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Washington

Salem-Keizer Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools seeks an ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant to support licensed teachers at Washington Elementary School. The role involves implementing educational programs, including IEPs, in general and special education settings, under the supervision of a certified teacher.

The position is classified as temporary with benefits, offering 6.25 hours per day, 188 days per year, with an hourly range of $24.03 to $30.65.

Qualifications

• Must meet ESSA requirements with transcripts and/or test results.
• Paraprofessional support in Title I funded settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist a licensed teacher in planning and implementing an educational program, including IEPs.
• Provide instructional support in both general and special education settings.

Job description

ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Washington JobID: 14707

• Position Type:
  Classified- School-Based
• Date Posted:
  9/9/2026
• 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 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
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.

Postings current as of 9/13/2026 9:30:44 AM CST.