Educational Assistant II - Part-Time
School District #6 is located in the famous Rogue River Valley of Southern Oregon, nestled between the Cascade and Siskiyou Mountain ranges. The area abounds with natural, theatrical, musical, educational, and athletic opportunities. The district is restructuring to further improve its already excellent program and seeks innovative, energetic staff committed to both students and educational improvement.
About the Role
The Educational Assistant II assists in delivering instructional programs by helping the Teacher implement classroom activities, assess student progress, and reinforce instruction through small-group and individual exercises.
Reports to: Principal or Assistant Principal. Indirect supervision may also come from the Classroom Teacher or Building Secretary.
Responsibilities
- Assists in implementing classroom learning exercises planned by the Teacher.
- Oversees group activity in the classroom, including short periods of whole-class supervision.
- Assists small groups or individuals with skill reinforcement or lesson assignments.
- Presents teacher-designed subject matter to students through lectures, discussions, and supervised skill development.
- Coordinates daily activities and instruction as directed.
- Assists in proctoring student assessments and maintaining records (attendance, progress, grades, IEP, and PEP documents).
- Measures student work against clear rubrics or answer keys.
- Supervises students in playgrounds, cafeterias, bus stops, and hallways.
- Assists in classroom setup and maintenance of materials/supplies.
- Corrects student work and distributes instructional materials.
- Confers with teaching staff or parents about student progress and behavior.
- Assists in ordering, preparing, and administering instructional materials.
- Prepares for IEP meetings and tracks IEP data.
- Assists in behavioral management, including modeling appropriate behavior and responding to discipline issues.
- Accompanies students on school bus routes, providing general supervision.
- Performs clerical duties (word processing, phone coverage, record maintenance, public interface).
- Reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards immediately.
- Complies with District policies and procedures.
Requirements
- One of the following:
- Associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Completion of two years of post-high school study.
- Passing score on the District’s assessment of reading, writing, and math skills.
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- General knowledge of English language arts and mathematics.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Working Conditions
The role primarily works in a school building (classroom, campus, and grounds). The incumbent must:
- Stand, walk, and sit for long periods while observing multiple students.
- Attend to individual student needs without leaving others unattended.
- Walk quickly and assume various physical postures (pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching).
- Possess dexterity to operate standard classroom equipment and sufficient eyesight to read materials/monitor students.
- Work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
- Potential exposures include inclement weather, allergens, blood-borne pathogens, dirt, odors, dust, temperature extremes, and erratic student behavior.
Pay
$17.85–$21.46 per hour, depending on approved experience.
- Longevity pay after 6 years of employment.
- Annual COLA and step pay increases (as negotiated with OSEA).
Benefits
- 8 paid holidays annually.
- 10 paid sick leave days per year.
- 2 paid personal leave days per year.
- 5 paid bereavement leave days per occurrence.
- $80.17/month toward Section 125 or 403B (District matches an additional $40/month if enrolled).
- $60/month employer match into a tax-sheltered annuity (if employee contributes $35/month).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 6% District-paid contribution to Oregon Public Employees Retirement System.
Schedule
- 5.75 hours per day.
- 184 days per year (August–June).
- Approximately 181-day work year.