ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Weddle Elem.

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

Job summary

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is seeking a Special Programs Instructional Assistant for Weddle Elementary to support licensed teachers in planning and implementing educational programs, including IEPs.

The role is classified, 7.50 hours per day, 188 days per year, with a permanent status and an hourly wage range of $24.03–$30.65. ESSA documentation is required, and applicants may need transcripts or test results for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Assist licensed teacher in planning and implementing educational programs, including IEPs.
• Assigned educational programs may include both general and special education settings.
• ESSA requirements for paraprofessionals in reading, writing and math.
• Transcript/test results may be requested to verify ESSA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional activities under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
• Assist with individualized student support and accommodations as needed.
• Participate in the interview process; virtual, in-person, or one-way video options.

Job description

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ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Weddle Elem. JobID: 14890

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: 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 8:29:42 AM CST.

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