ESSA - Special Programs Instructional Assistant, 2026-27 - Wright

Type: Classified • Hours per day: 7.50 • Number of days per year: 188 • Status: Permanent

Pay

Hourly Range: $26.44 - $33.69

About the role

To provide temporary support and assistance to special education teachers and classroom staff throughout the district as necessary for extreme behavior issues, acute medical situations, and difficult student transitions.

Requirements

• ESSA Documentation Required: Yes
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and math as defined by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for paraprofessionals in Title I funded schools. If you meet any ESSA requirements, you must register this information with the district by attaching transcripts and/or test results to your job application.

For more information regarding ESSA and placement testing sites, visit Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - Salem-Keizer Public Schools.