Limited Duration - Educational Assistant II - SPED -PT

MADRAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 2,783,000 - 3,562,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time accrual

PERS employer contribution

Job summary

MADRAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Madras, Oregon, invites applications for a Limited Duration Educational Assistant II (SPED) PT. The position supports the teacher and school administrator in a responsive classroom, providing essential instructional assistance.

Starting Oct 26, 2026, with an end date of June 15, 2027, the role offers 5.75 hours per day over 180 days with wage range $20.20–$25.86 per hour, contingent on fingerprinting and background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of college or higher or an Associate’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of instructional support and classroom assistance is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher or building administrator in supportive capacity.
• Adaptable to a variety of support tasks within the educational environment.

Skills

Student support

Paraprofessional duties

Behavior support

Education

High school diploma

Two years college / Associate degree

Para-educator certificate program

Job description

Limited Duration - Educational Assistant II - SPED - PT

JEFFERSON COUNTY SD 509J MADRAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Madras, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5962011

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 26, 2026

Job Description

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

START DATE: October 26,2026

END DATE: June 15, 2027

HOURS:5.75 hours a day

LOCATION: Madras Elementary School

EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION Jefferson County School District is committed to seeing every student realize their full potential while receiving a top-tier education. Our small Central Oregon community is rich in culture and beauty, providing some of the greatest assets Oregon has to offer. You’ll find breathtaking views, an abundance of outdoor activities and plenty of unique and enriching community events. It’s the perfect place to make an impact on the world, one student at a time.

*Our Students Flourish * Our Staff Cares for Each Other * Our District Gets Better Everyday

POSITION SUMMARY The educational assistant shall assist the teacher or building administrator in a supportive capacity. The role of the educational assistant is adaptable to many support tasks within the educational environment.

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE (Minimum Qualifications)

• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent;
• Be at least 18 years of age; and
• Have standards of moral character as required of teachers (OAR 584-005-0005).

Educational Assistants must have:

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or obtained an Associate’s (or higher) degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate through a formal state, or local academic assessment or para-educator certificate program, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing: Reading, writing, and mathematics; or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate (Assessment is offered by District).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years experience working as an educational assistant in a k-12 school district.
• Some college coursework.
• Experience working with students with behavior opportunities

COMPENSATION

• Wage Schedule:$20.20 -$25.86
• Work Calendar:180 days
• Sick Time accrual
• JCSD 509-J pays the employee's share (6%) of the Public Employees Retirement System Contribution

Employment contingent upon a successful outcome of Fingerprinting and Background check.

The $90.50 fee associated with criminal history record checks & fingerprinting, shall be the responsibility of the individual at the time of hire.

Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Temporary

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Jean Bendele , Principal
• MADRAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]