Special Education Assistant — Empower Diverse Learners

Gresham-Barlow School District 10J; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Educational Assistant Special Education at Gresham-Barlow School District 10J provides educational supports and supervision for students with disabilities under the direction of licensed staff. Responsibilities include assisting in instruction, health care needs, and routine clerical tasks to support student learning in both specialized and general education settings.

Minimum qualifications include an associates degree or higher and state-required clearances and training.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to support students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of instructional practices and child development.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance and First Aid/CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers by implementing lesson plans and daily living skills.
• Provide instructional support in large, small, and one-on-one settings.
• Administer basic first aid and monitor student health needs.
• Maintain student files and district records with accuracy.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure safe, respectful learning environments.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Effective English communication

Clerical and basic arithmetic

Self-motivated and team player

Ability to work with culturally and-r…

Education

Associate degree or higher

Two years of college credit (72 hours) or equivalent

Reading, writing, math instructional ability

Tools

Email

Word processing

Database entry

Job description

The Educational Assistant Special Education at Gresham-Barlow School District 10J provides educational supports and supervision for students with disabilities under the direction of licensed staff. Responsibilities include assisting in instruction, health care needs, and routine clerical tasks to support student learning in both specialized and general education settings.

Minimum qualifications include an associates degree or higher and state-required clearances and training.