Special Education - Educational Assistant - Structured Learning Center, 6.5 hours/day

Winter Lakes Elementary; Coquille (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First aid training available

Job summary

Winter Lakes Elementary in Coquille, Oregon is hiring a Special Education Educational Assistant for the Structured Learning Center. The role supports teachers with IEP implementation, student supervision, and task duplication in a calm, structured environment.

Requirements include at least two years of college (or AA degree, 48 credits, or NCRC level 5) and First Aid. Physical duties and daily bus/transition support are involved.

Qualifications

• Two years of related college education or AA degree.
• 48 college credits or passing district NCRC exam at level 5.
• First aid certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructional plans provided by certified teachers and licensed specialists.
• Implement Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
• Assist with loading/unloading students from buses and transitions between activities.
• Maintain a safe and positive learning environment for students and staff.
• Protect confidentiality of records and handle information discreetly.

Skills

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Punctuality

Stamina

Education

Two years of related college education

AA degree

48 college credits or NCRC level 5

Job description

Special Education - Educational Assistant - Structured Learning Center, 6.5 hours/day

COQUILLE SD 8 Winter Lakes Elementary - Coquille, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in COQUILLE SD 8

Job Details

Job ID: 5911135
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Overview: To provide instructional assistance and supervision in the special education classroom with the ability to meet the special needs of each student’s individual educational plan with a successful outcome

Essential Job Functions:

• Work under the direct supervision of, and follow instructional plans provided by the certified special education teachers and/or licensed specialists in a group or one-on-one
• Implement Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Have knowledge of special education procedures and
• Work with disabled students to serve their specialized disability
• Be willing and able to receive and implement targeted training specific to students with disabilities based on their
• Assists with loading and unloading children from buses, transitioning students from classroom to lunchroom, music, recess, library,
• Assist in creating and maintaining a safe and positive environment that promotes optimum learning and the safety of students and staff in any educational
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff and parents and resolves conflict in a professional
• Utilize positive behavior management strategies as directed by the teacher and/or specialist to assure student safety, dignity and responsibility for their own
• Provide support by organizing and duplicating
• Appropriately maintain and secure confidential records and
• Performs physical labor as
• Must support positive interactions with staff, students, parents, and patrons.
• Maintain regular attendance in order to preserve
• Perform other duties as determined or assigned by the supervising teacher and/or building principal or at the discretion of the

Qualifications:

• Complete 2 years of related college education, or an AA degree, or meet the Highly Qualified requirements by having at least 48 college credits or passing the district approved NCRC exam at level 5
• Possess or receive training in the district required physical intervention system;
• Prior successful experience working with students with special
• Ability to assist students in their personal hygiene and physical care as
• Ability to apply Special Education rules, regulations and
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in
• Hold a valid first aid card.
• Perform physical requirements which may include lifting up and/or exerting force occasionally of 20-50, frequently 10-25 lbs. to assist students with mobility issues; may involve moving ambulatory equipment; possess stamina to frequently move from sitting position to standing, walking, running, stooping, bending, reaching and kneeling.
• Assistants will be required to have the following characteristics and/or skills:
• Personable and friendly
• Retain confidential information
• Organizational ability
• Neat and orderly
• Punctual
• Supportive of district programs
• Good attendance

Experience:

• Prior classroom experience desired.
• Previous special education experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

In an eight-hour day, employee may

• Stand/Walk 5-6 Hours
• Drive 1-2 Hours
• Sit 3-4 Hours
• Stoop/Squat/Bend 1-2 Hours
• Lift/Carry 1-2 Hours Up to a weight of 50 lbs
• Climb Stairs Occasionally
• Use hands for repetitive motions Frequently
• Use feet for repetitive movements Frequently

Position Type: Full Time
Salary: $20.10 to $24 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rachel Price
• 970 N. Central Blvd
• Coquille, Oregon 97423
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]