Temporary Educational Assistant

Parkrose High School; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid retirement

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Parkrose High School in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Temporary Educational Assistant to support teachers, supervise students, and assist with health care needs under direct supervision.

The position features 7 hours per day (35 hours per week) across 177 workdays, with a pay range of $20.84 to $27.42 per hour DOE and employer-paid retirement plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of experience working with young children.
• Two years of postsecondary study or an associate degree.
• Multicultural competency and ability to work with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Supports teachers by following lesson plans and developing daily living and behavioral skills.
• Administers basic first aid and medical protocols under supervision.
• Monitors students during various school activities to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Performs basic clerical tasks and helps with scheduling and materials.

Skills

Experience with young children

Multicultural competency

Education

Two years postsecondary study

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Temporary Educational Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5953689

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 07, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TemporaryEducational Assistant
Parkrose HighSchool
2026-2027 School Year
Rate: $20.84 - $27.42 per hour DOE, PLUS, employer-paid retirement, and generous benefits package; Job Classification L

Hours: 7 Hours: 35 hours per week
Days: 177 workdays (based on full work calendar year)
Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled; Applications received by Saturday, October 17, 2026, will be given first consideration

Overview:The job of “Educational Assistant”, is done for the purpose/s of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students; relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks; and assisting students by providing for health care needs. Educational Assistants contribute to the educational and personal growth of students through positive adult-student interaction and examples and facilitate the smooth operation of the school by assisting teachers as directed.

Job Requirements

• Experience required - three (3) years or more of experience working with young children
• Two years of postsecondary study in an academic program, or An associate's (or higher) degree, or A passing score on a state or local academic assessment that measures knowledge of and the ability to assist ininstructing reading, writing and mathematics when available.
• Multicultural Competency

Preferred

• AA degree in Early Education preferred
• Bilingual
• Experience working with diverse student populations preferred

Reports to: Building Principal or Supervisor

• Cover Letter
• TalentEd Application
• Resume
• Two (2) current letters of recommendation
• Unofficial Transcripts if available

Parkrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Details

Essential Job Functions:

• Understands and recognizes the children’s backgrounds including languages and cultures of the home in executing classroom environments, experiences and discipline.
• Supports the maintenance of an inviting classroom environment with a rich array of culturally appropriate materials from the arts and sciences that are organized and accessible to young learners.
• Supports children as they become independent in self-care (toileting, hand washing, eating, caring for their belongings, etc.)
• Supports the lead teacher in the documentation of student learning and classroom experiences (taking photos, recording learning stories).
• Be open to learning the technology tools required to document and record student learning outcomes using Habits of Mind Developmental Rubrics.
• Administers first aid and medical protocols, after appropriate training, as designated by the school nurse for the purpose of providing appropriate and emergency care for children.
• Provides physical assistance to students with disabilities which may include toileting, changing, feeding, lifting and supervising a variety of student activities including playground, cafeteria, safety patrol and bus loading or riding.
• Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and/or developing students’ daily living and behavioral skills.
• Implements classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives.
• Monitors students during classroom recesses within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, classrooms, library, bus stops, cafeteria, crossing streets, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintains classroom materials, students’ files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• Performs basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.
• Reports relevant performance & behavioral data of individual learns that supports the planning process. Reports incidents relating to specific students (i.e., discipline, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to teachers and administration.

Other Job Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing of students’ objectives.
• Willingness to learn inquiry approaches for supporting young children
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one’s skills/knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

In a five (5) hour day the educational assistant may:

• Stand/walk – 3 – 4 hours
• Sit - 2 – 4 hours
• Bend, kneel, squat, climb stairs or ladders
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds. May, after appropriate training and following approved methods, also require the ability to physically intervene with assistance 50 to 100 lbs.
• Requires continuous reaching, bending, crouching, twisting, kneeling and the repetitive use of arms, hands, wrists and legs.

The educational assistant will need:

• Near/far visual acuity, depth perception. unaffected field of vision, unaffected hearing, ability to talk/converseand the ability to evacuate students from classrooms/building

Work Expectations:

• Regular attendance at work must be maintained
• Punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings and following schedules
• Maintains confidential information relating to students, families and colleagues
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work as a team member