Riverside Elementary-Educational Assistant- Special Education- Site-Based- 7 Hours Per Day

RIVERSIDE ELEM. SCHOOL; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $1,624 per month district-paid保险

Health insurance

6 paid holidays per year

2 personal days per year

10 paid sick leave days per year

Continuing Education Funds, up to $1,2

Insurance opt-out stipend

Longevity service stipend

Job summary

Riverside Elementary School in Grants Pass, Oregon, seeks a Special Education Educational Assistant – Site Based for 7 hours per day during the 2026-2027 school year.

The position supports students in a Special Education setting, collaborates with teachers, and assists with instructional and behavioral support. Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred; fingerprinting requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Two years of college study or an associate’s degree or higher.
• Passing score on the District reading, writing, and math assessment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of computers and office practices; ability to type at working speed.

Responsibilities

• Support Special Education students in classroom activities.
• Assist with daily classroom operations and student supervision.
• Follow district policies and procedures; maintain cooperative relationships with staff.

Skills

Follow oral instructions

Follow written instructions

Computers

Office practices

Spanish bilingual preferred

Education

Twelfth grade completion

Two years of college

An associate’s or higher degree

Passing score on district assessment

Job description

Riverside Elementary-Educational Assistant- Special Education- Site-Based- 7 Hours Per Day

GRANTS PASS SD 7 RIVERSIDE ELEM. SCHOOL - Grants Pass, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5919805

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Grants Pass School District No. 7 is now accepting applications for the following position for the 2026-2027 school year:

Location: Riverside Elementary School

Position: Special Education Educational Assistant – Site Based

Hours: 7 hours per day

Calendar: 182 days per year (August-June)

Vision

We Are GP! A learning community committed to excellence and success for all.

Mission

We are committed to a high-quality education that empowers each student to reach their potential and become responsible, productive, successful citizens.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Also, one of the following options:
  
  
  
  • Two years of college study.
  
  
  • An associate’s or higher degree.
  
  
  • A passing score on the District reading, writing, and math assessment.
  
  
  
  


• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.


• Knowledge of and experience with computers.


• Knowledge of business English, spelling and mathematics; some knowledge of office practices and procedures; type at a working rate speed.


• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and ability to get along well with students.


• Other duties as assigned.


• Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish preferred.


• Upon selection, employees will be required to pay for the following: $12.50 fingerprinting fee and $75 ODE fingerprinting processing fee.

Compensation and Benefits

• $20.02-$28.91 per hour. Dependent on approved accepted experience/education.


• Annual COLA pay increase (as negotiated with Oregon Association of Classified Employees)


• Annual step pay increase awarded to eligible employees


• 6 paid holidays per year


• 2 personal days per year


• 10 paid sick leave days per year


• Bereavement leave, as per bargaining agreement


• Continuing Education Funds, up to $1,200 per year


• Up to $1,624 per month district-paid contribution toward full-family medical, dental, and vision insurance.


• $4,534 per year insurance opt-out stipend for employees who demonstrate other health insurance coverage under a qualifying employer sponsored group medical plan (more than 6-hour employees), $4,080.60 (4–6-hour employees)


• 6% employee paid contribution towards Oregon Public Employees Retirement System


• Longevity Service Stipend after 10 years of employment ($1,000-$1,600).

Control Code 1484 Budget # 100.1250.0112.137.320.00000

PH: 541-474-5700 Email: [e-mail]

Grants Pass School District 7 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

The Grants Pass School District No. 7 will provide reasonable accommodation for the application and interview process upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact the Director of Personnel at 474-5700 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Relay at 1-800-735-2900.

Funding for all district positions for the 2026-2027 school year is subject to state funding.

Position Type: Full Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Jeni Brouillette , Human Resources Executive Assistant


• 725 NE DEAN DRIVE


• Grants Pass, Oregon 97526


• Phone: [phone] ext. 00102


• Email: [e-mail]