Special Education Assistant-Temporary

St Mary's Public School; Mount Angel (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

PERS retirement

Job summary

St Mary’s Public School in Mt. Angel, Oregon, seeks a Special Education Assistant-Temporary to support K-8 students with disabilities. The role involves small-group and one-on-one instruction, supervising students, and assisting teachers with IEPs and progress monitoring.

7 hours/day for the 2026-2027 school year. Qualifications include two years of college or an Associate degree (or higher) and experience with students with disabilities is preferred; Spanish bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or an Associate or higher degree or passed local Paraprofessional Academic Assessment
• Paraprofessional Academic Assessment may be required
• Bilingual-Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in groups with reading, math and writing tasks
• Support special education staff in K-8 settings and supervise students
• Assist with tracking, attendance and record-keeping
• Prepare instructional materials and assist with IEP implementations
• Escort and supervise students in classes, recess, PE, library and field trips

Skills

Paraprofessional experience

Spanish bilingual

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Special Education Assistant-Temporary

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This job is also posted in Mt. Angel School District 091

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Nov 12, 2026

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position assists special education teaching staff in K-8 classroom settings by performing instructional tasks in small groups and one-on-one settings and provides student supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policy(ies) and procedures.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments (reading, math and writing groups).
• Works directly with students with a variety of special needs.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Attends mainstream classroom to assist special education students in achieving goals and providing supplemental support.
• Assists students with tracking assignments and managing behaviors.
• Assists teachers in correcting and recording student work and in testing students.
• Implements Individual Education Plan (IEP) modifications at teacher's request.
• Escorts and supervises assigned students in various activities (music, PE, counseling, recess, library, etc.).
• Confers with teaching staff on academic progress and behavior of students.
• Tests and evaluates students' abilities and progress as directed by teacher.
• Assists staff with record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments and taking attendance.
• Assists with IEP meetings.
• Monitors and assists students as needed.
• Assists with loading and unloading children from buses.
• Assists the teacher in developing educational materials.
• Follows prescribed daily schedule as outlined by the teacher.
• Plans daily activities and instruction for students under the direction of the teacher.
• Assists the teacher in the set up and maintenance of the classroom, materials and supplies.
• Assists the teacher in scheduling appropriate meetings and completion of paperwork.
• Assists office staff and teachers with a variety of clerical duties including answering telephones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff, filing, typing, duplicating materials and operating general office machinery including photocopy machines, computers and fax machines.
• Maintains student records, attendance records and files.
• Assists teachers and students with progress monitoring, formative and summative assessments as directed by the teacher.
• Participates effectively at regular team meetings with teacher and other support staff using appropriate social skills, problem solving and conflict resolution strategies.
• Supervises a variety of student activities including playground, cafeteria, bus loading and unloading, field trips, hallways and other areas where students gather.
• Ability to obtain MANDT certification.
• Administer medications within the scope of District policy(ies) and state and federal law.
• Maintains safe environment for students at all times.
• Problem solves to find solutions to problems between students.Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff and parents/guardians and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
• Attend work regular.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Special Education Assistant-Temporary

St. Mary’s Public Elementary School

7 hours/day

2026-2027 school year

POSTING DATE: 10/28/2026

PAY RANGE: $19.25 - $23.32/hr.

Benefits include: District-paid premium for medical, vision and dental HSA-compliant plans. District pays PERS and contributes to HSA annually for full-time employees.

CONTRACT LENGTH: 183 days (adjusted)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed 2 years of college or hold an Associate or higher degree, or successfully passed the local Paraprofessional Academic Assessment
• Previous experience working with students with disabilities preferredBilingual-Spanish preferred

Only complete applications will be considered

DEADLINE: Position open until filled. Applications will be screened as they are received and interviews will begin when the District believes it has received sufficient qualified applications.

START DATE: 11/12/2026

CONTACT: Jill Holland, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

PO Box 1129

Mt. Angel, Oregon 97362

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Mt. Angel School District promotes equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veteran status, or because of an actual or perceived association with any other persons within these protected classes.

Position Type: Part Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jill Holland , HR Assistant
• Mt. Angel School District
• Mount Angel, Oregon 97362
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]