Impactful Special Education Assistant (Significant Needs)

Eugene School District 4J (dba Lane County School District) (OR); Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Eugene School District 4J is seeking a part-time Special Education Assistant to support students with significant needs under IEPs. The role emphasizes highly qualified status and collaboration with licensed staff, with responsibilities spanning instructional support, mobility assistance, and behavioral programs. Work is 0.875 FTE on a 192-day schedule, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m. Applicants must provide HQ documentation; a resume alone is not sufficient.

Qualifications

• HQ documentation required to verify eligibility
• HQ standards include reading, writing & math assessment
• Two years post-secondary study or higher degree required or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Plan and adapt daily instructional lessons with teachers
• Provide on-time physical support for students using wheelchairs
• Assist with transfers and using adaptive equipment
• Support feeding per established protocol
• Assist with transportation and daily routines

Skills

Follow directions

Patience

Team-oriented

Verbal & written communication

Policy interpretation

problem solving

Professional boundaries

Data tracking

Education

Associate degree in Special Education or related field

72 credit hours / 48 semester units

High School Diploma or GED + tests

Oregon behavioral intervention training certificate

Tools

Google Drive

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

Eugene School District 4J is seeking a part-time Special Education Assistant to support students with significant needs under IEPs. The role emphasizes highly qualified status and collaboration with licensed staff, with responsibilities spanning instructional support, mobility assistance, and behavioral programs. Work is 0.875 FTE on a 192-day schedule, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m. Applicants must provide HQ documentation; a resume alone is not sufficient.