Special Education Teaching Assistant I

Lincoln County School District; Waldport (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employer paid PERS

Job summary

Lincoln County School District is accepting on-line applications for a Special Education Teaching Assistant I position at Waldport High. The role supports special education staff and assists students with disabilities in a small-group setting.

Candidates should be able to work with students who display behavioral challenges, under teacher supervision. The position runs 7.5 hours per school day with a starting salary of $20.12–$22.21 per hour (2026-2027 rate).

Qualifications

• Assists students with disabilities, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts as directed by teacher.
• Presents subject matter to students using varied methods such as lecture, discussion and role playing as directed by the teacher.
• Provides support with transitions to extracurricular and general classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Assists students with disabilities in learning activities and reinforces concepts as directed by the teacher.
• Supports with alternative communication methods as needed.
• Assists with student discipline under teacher direction.
• Help with physical management (lifting, moving, positioning, feeding, toileting) under supervision.

Skills

Special education assistance

Behavior management

Small group instruction

Communication with teachers

Job description

Lincoln County School Districtis accepting on-line applications for a Special Education Teaching Assistant I position at Waldport High.

The primary purpose of this position is toassist special education teaching staff in the classroom and provides special assistance to students with disabilities. Applicants much possess ability to work with students who have behavior challenges in a small group setting.

Essential job duties and responsibilitiesmay include, but are not limited to:

• Assists students with disabilities, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts as directed by teacher.
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion and supervised role playing as directed by the teacher.
• Assists with transition of students including extracurricular and general classroom activities.
• Assists with alternative methods of communication.
• Assists with student discipline as directed by the teacher.
• Assists with physical management of students including lifting, moving, positioning, feeding, toileting or diapering under direction of the teacher. May include catheter.
• Reports unusual behavior to teacher or principal.

Qualified applicants will be askedfor an interview and must providea resumeand at least 2letters of recommendation. Upon selection, employees will be required to complete a fingerprint and background check.
This is a 7.5 hour per school day position.
Starting Salary: $20.12- $22.21per hour (2026-2027 rate)
Must meet NCLB requirement at time of hire.
Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance. Employer paid PERS
Closing Date:All classified positions are postedfor 5 business days, but may be extended if not filled within the 5 day period.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:

Lincoln County Schools shall promote non-discrimination and an environment free of harassment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status or age or because of the race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status or age of any other persons with whom the individual associates.