Special Education Instructional Assistant – Complex Needs Classroom - Douglas ESD

Douglas Education Service District; Roseburg (OR); Presencial; USD 30 000 - 38 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Douglas ESD is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant for a Complex Needs Classroom in Roseburg, OR. The role involves implementing individualized programs and supervising students with disabilities, under teacher direction.

The position is classified as a full-time, 208-day role with 190 days at 8 hours per day and ~18 summer days part-time. Starting hourly salary ranges from $21.52 to $27.72, depending on experience.

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• Assist students in developing positive interpersonal relationships and safety skills.
• Perform delegated medical tasks as directed (e.g., medication administration, G-tube feeding, suctioning).
• Implement individualized programs and assist with data collection and assessments.
• Collaborate with staff to monitor progress and adjust supports as needed.

Conhecimentos

PBIS

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Special Education Instructional Assistant – Complex Needs Classroom - Douglas ESD JobID: 3703

• Position Type: Classified
• Date Posted: 10/29/2026
• Location: Roseburg, OR
• Closing Date: 11/05/2026

Special Education Instructional Assistant – Complex Needs Classroom - Douglas ESD

Douglas ESD is accepting applications for a Special Education Instructional Assistant for our Complex Needs Classroom.

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.

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11/5/2026 at 3:00 p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:

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

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/behavioral 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/behavioral 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.

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)

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