Instructional Assistant – Bilingual ASL

Young World Physical Education; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid PERS

Holidays

Sick leave

Personal days

Job summary

Willamette Education Service District invites applications for a part-time Instructional Assistant – Bilingual ASL at the Willamette ESD Early Learning Center in Salem, Oregon. The position is 0.875 FTE (35 hours/week) with a 187-day calendar and requires bilingual ASL proficiency.

The role supports the Special Education Department and begins as soon as the selection process concludes. The district offers health, dental and vision insurance premiums paid by the employer, along with PERS,

Qualifications

• Bilingual ASL proficiency required.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the Special Education Department.
• Based at the Willamette ESD Early Learning Center in Salem, OR.
• Follow a 187-day calendar.

Skills

Bilingual ASL

Job description

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This job is also posted in Willamette ESD

Job Details

Job ID: 5883710

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

VACANCY NOTICE

Instructional Assistant – BilingualASL

Opens: August 13, 2026

Closes: Open until filled

General Information

Willamette Education Service District is accepting applications for a part-time (35 hours per week) Instructional Assistant - BilingualASL position; bilingual American Sign Language(ASL) required. Successful candidate will work as a member of the Special Education Department a nd will follow a 187-day calendar. This position will be based at the Willamette ESD Early Learning Center in Salem, OR and will begin as soon as possible upon conclusion of the selection process.

Duties, Responsibilities & Qualifications

Please review the job description for specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of this position.

Salary and Benefits

• This is a part-time (.875 FTE) Classified position represented by the Oregon School Employees Association.
• Placement on the Willamette ESD Classified Salary Schedule Range 13, Step 1-6; ($20.91-$26.74 per hour) will be commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training and exp erience.
• Willamette ESD supports payment for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for eligibleemployees. Employer-paid PERS, holidays, sick leave, and personal days are also provided to eligibleemployees. To view a summary of benefits, please click here .

Willamette Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace community of equity, diversity and inclusion that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are dedicated to creating conditions that provide respect, support and opportunity for all to thrive. The WESD values representation and recognizes that excellent candidates come from many different backgrounds. For more information about WESD’s non-discrimination policy, including contact information of staff designated to respond to questions of discrimination and the WESD’s discrimination complaint process and procedures, please visithttps://www.wesd.org/about/wesd-board-policies/non-discrimination-policy .

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Director at 503-385-4752 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the ESD for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900 or 711.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214/215.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $20.91 to $26.74 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Autymn Galbraith , Program Coordinator - Special Education
• Email: [e-mail]

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