Impactful Special Education Assistant (6 hrs/day)

Centennial-Sd-28j; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Pleasant Valley Elementary School in Gresham, OR is seeking a Special Educational Assistant for 6 hours per day (8:00am–2:30pm), 0.75 FTE, starting Oct 19, 2026. Salary $21.29–$29.47 per hour. Part-time position at Pleasant Valley Elementary School.

Responsibilities include supporting a certificated teacher with instructional and behavioral programs, interpreting IEPs, and assisting students in small groups and one-on-one settings, while coordinating with staff and agencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with students with special needs, including autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability and emotional disturbance.
• Proficiency in English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Familiar with IDEA provisions or ability to quickly acquire knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning and implementing learning experiences for students in program.
• Confer with teachers to provide feedback on student performance in tutorials and testing.
• Interpret IEPs and related instructional/behavior plans within supervisor guidelines.
• Instruct students in small group and one-on-one settings.
• Revise lesson plans or teaching strategies to meet IEP goals.
• Support positive interpersonal relationships and safety.
• Collaborate with classroom staff and outside agencies to implement plans.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Clear communication

IEP interpretation

Education

Two-year degree

Two years of college

No Child Left Behind certification

Job description

Pleasant Valley Elementary School in Gresham, OR is seeking a Special Educational Assistant for 6 hours per day (8:00am–2:30pm), 0.75 FTE, starting Oct 19, 2026. Salary $21.29–$29.47 per hour. Part-time position at Pleasant Valley Elementary School.

Responsibilities include supporting a certificated teacher with instructional and behavioral programs, interpreting IEPs, and assisting students in small groups and one-on-one settings, while coordinating with staff and agencies as needed.