Special Education Instructional Assistant – Complex Needs Classroom

DOUGLAS ESD; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas ESD in Roseburg, Oregon, is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant for a Complex Needs Classroom. Start date is immediate, full-time, with a pay range of $21.52–$27.72 per hour based on verifiable experience.

The role involves implementing individualized programs, supervising students with disabilities, and performing related duties. There are duties that may include medical tasks and intensive student support throughout approx. 208 days/year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in EI/ECSE with children with special needs preferred.
• Experience as instructional assistant preferred.
• Willing to learn and use PBIS.

Responsibilities

• Assist with helping students develop positive interpersonal relationships and safety; promote student safety and self-confidence.
• Perform delegated medical tasks, such as administration of medication, G-tube feeding, and suctioning a student.
• Be able to perform repetitive, physically demanding classroom requirements and support students with moderate to severe needs.
• Utilizes therapeutic interventions as trained and may involve physical restraints as directed by supervisor.
• Complete reports, IEPs/IFSPs, and other forms from teacher scripts and collect data on programs.

Skills

PBIS knowledge

Instructional assistant experience

EI/ECSE experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Special Education Instructional Assistant – Complex Needs Classroom

Starting Date: Immediately

Location: Roseburg, Oregon

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $21.52 - $27.72 per hour (depending on relevant verifiable experience)

Application Deadline: 11/5/2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Job ID: 5976535

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Description

Special Education Instructional Assistant – Complex Needs Classroom - Douglas ESD

This position works approximately 208 days per year: 190 days are 5 days per week, 8 hours per day; approximately 18 days are during the summer working part-time Monday through Thursday.

Job Summary: Implements individualized programs, activities and supervision of assigned students with disabilities as directed by classroom teacher.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working in EI/ECSE with children with special needs preferred.
• Experience (or comparable experience) working as instructional assistant preferred.
• Willing to learn and use Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS).

Duties

• Assist with helping students develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults; promoting safety of the students by helping them develop self-confidence and coping skills.
• Be able to perform delegated medical tasks, such as administration of medication, G-tube feeding, and suctioning a student.
• Be able to perform repetitive physically demanding classroom requirements.
• Utilizes therapeutic interventions as trained, to include performing physical restraints as directed by supervisor or designee.
• Implements individualized programs with students as directed by supervisor or designee.
• Types or writes reports, IEPs/IFSPs, and other forms from teacher prepared script.
• Collects data on programs as directed by supervisor or designee.
• Completes curriculum-based assessments in classroom or personal homes.
• Scans assessment into appropriate program as directed by supervisor or designee.
• Consults and collaborates with staff regarding student’s progress.
• Types or writes reports, IEPs, and other forms from teacher prepared script.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate techniques and methods of student supervision and classroom management in setting involving students with moderate to severe learning and/or social/behavioural problems.
• Ability to assist in the delivery of instructional programs and activities to students who have moderate to severe learning and physical disabilities and/or social/behavioural problems.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment which can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing.
• Ability to work with students who may exhibit aggressive behavior as required of specific job assignment.
• Attends to students’ physical needs: mobility, eating, dressing, bath-rooming, diapering and delegable nursing tasks with appropriate training including possible swimming activities.
• Prepares and cleans-up student areas.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The Douglas Education Service District’s equity vision encompasses its organizational culture and the community we are committed to serving. We envision that across Douglas ESD’s geography and programs that people are thriving. We believe by prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are building a stronger organization that is innovative, responsive, and in service to our current and next generation of leaders.

Douglas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.

Douglas ESD has been awarded the Douglas County Working Parents Award for 2026.

Contact Information

• ESD HR
• 1409 NE Diamond Lake #110
• Suite 110
• Roseburg, Oregon 97470
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]