Self-Contained SPED IA: Full-Time with $2,400 Stipend

North Marion High School; Aurora (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

North Marion High School in Aurora, Oregon seeks an Instructional Assistant for a self-contained special education classroom. This full-time role covers 7 hours per day and focuses on academic instruction, behavioral support, and personal care assistance to students with diverse needs.

Compensation includes a rate of $18.49–$23.59 per hour plus a $2,400 annual stipend for the self-contained assignment, with opportunities for collaboration with licensed teachers and support staff to promote

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; paraprofessional assessment preferred.
• Must meet background clearance and federal/state paraprofessional requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and support students with significant needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support aligned to IEP goals in a self-contained classroom.
• Assist with accommodations, modifications, and communication strategies.
• Offer personal care assistance and implement behavioral supports.
• Operate with de-escalation techniques and safety protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paraprofessional assessment preferred

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

North Marion High School in Aurora, Oregon seeks an Instructional Assistant for a self-contained special education classroom. This full-time role covers 7 hours per day and focuses on academic instruction, behavioral support, and personal care assistance to students with diverse needs.

Compensation includes a rate of $18.49–$23.59 per hour plus a $2,400 annual stipend for the self-contained assignment, with opportunities for collaboration with licensed teachers and support staff to promote