High School Special Education Assistant

DOUGLAS ESD; Glendale (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

DOUGLAS ESD GLENDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a High School Special Education Assistant to support students with diverse needs. You will assist instructional staff, track IEP data, supervise students, help with meals and classroom setup, and communicate with families as needed.

This part-time role begins immediately for the 2026-27 year, with a pay rate of $16.10–$20.54 per hour based on experience, in Glendale, Oregon.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent or 1–2 years of related experience.
• Must meet current Federal Department of Education requirements.
• Preferred experience in school or with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction in groups or one-on-one to reinforce learning.
• Track IEP data as directed.
• Assist with meal prep for students.
• Support students with activities and transitions.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete required paperwork.
• Administer medications under supervision.

Skills

Special education support

Student supervision

IEP data tracking

Behavior management

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Record keeping software

Job description

High School Special Education Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5891402

Application Deadline: Aug 25, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

High School Special Education Assistant – Glendale School District

Glendale School District is accepting applications for a High School Special Education Assistant to begin in the 2026-27 school year. 7.75 hours per day, 160 days per year.

PAY RATE: $16.10 - $20.54 per hour depending on relevant verifiable experience.

POSITION SUPERVISOR: Gretchen Hood

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 08/25/2026 at 3 p.m.

JOB SUMMARY

Assists special education teaching staff in a school setting by performing instructional tasks in large groups, small groups and one-on-one settings, record keeping, and supervision. Performs duties with direct supervision.

DUTIES

• Works directly with students with a variety of special needs.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Assists students with tracking assignments and managing behaviors.
• Assists with the physical needs of students (carrying books, clearing access ways, etc.).
• Escorts and supervises assigned students in various activities (music, PE, recess, library, etc.).
• Implements and tracks Individual Education Plan (IEP) data as provided by teacher.
• Prepares breakfast and/or lunch as required for special education students.
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion and supervised role playing as directed by the teacher.
• Confers with teaching staff on progress of students.
• Tests and evaluates students' abilities and progress as directed by the teacher.
• Assists staff with record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments, data entry and taking attendance.
• Assists with IEP meeting preparation.
• Attend IEP meeting as required.
• Researches, creates, inputs, formats, organizes and edits relevant data as needed or requested and prepares in a usable format.
• Assists with loading and unloading students from buses, greet students when they arrive.
• Assists the teacher or director in developing educational materials (copying, typing, laminating, etc.).
• Plans daily activities and instruction for students under the direction of the teacher.
• Assists the teacher or director in the set-up and maintenance of the classroom, materials and supplies.
• Assists the teacher or director with the completion of paperwork.
• Assists the teacher or director, when directed, in communicating with parents.
• Obtains special training as directed to meet unique needs of assigned student(s).
• Administer medications within the scope of District policy and state and federal law, under the direction of licensed staff or building administrator.
• Assists in providing for the nutritional needs, communication needs, physical restraints of special needs students and administering of student health plans as needed.
• Assists special needs students with bodily functions (catheter, feeding tubes, etc.) as necessary. Assist with implementation of medical protocol.
• Provides transition programs, adaptive physical activity, life-skills practice as designed by teacher for special needs students.
• Regular lifting of students weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Keeps appropriate confidentiality as required by law regarding student and staff information.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Assists office staff and teachers as necessary including answering telephones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff and operating general office machinery including photocopy machine, computer and fax machine.
• Performs minor first aid in compliance with District policies and completes required paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Mandatory reporter for suspected child abuse to the Child Welfare Office or a law enforcement agency as obligated by law. If you suspect a known child in the district is being abused, you must also report it to your supervisor.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school OR 1-2 years’ related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must meet current Federal Department of Education requirements.
• Prior successful experience working in a school setting or with special needs students strongly preferred.

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Glendale SD policy provides veterans and disable veterans with preference as required by law.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $16 to $20 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• ESD HR
• 1409 NE Diamond Lake #110
• Suite 110
• Roseburg, Oregon 97470
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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