Special Education Instructional Assistant II – K12 Special Education

Applications will be accepted beginning
Monday, November 9, 2026 12:00 AM
(Pacific Standard Time)

Job Description

1.0 FTE on a 190 day work calendar

Location:

Albany, OR

Competitive salary and benefits package

For any position where a degree is a mandatory requirement, the submission of transcripts is required.

• To promote fair consideration, applicants may redact (remove) the dates of attendance from their transcripts prior to submission.
• Official transcripts will be required from the selected candidate as a condition of employment.

Providing your dates of employment is voluntary in the initial application. Please note that the top candidates will be asked to provide additional information to complete the selection process before a final job offer is extended.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job; that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage a candidate’s application, even if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources .us

to discuss your application.

SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II – K12 Special Education
Classified:
Classified 190-day calendar

Reports to:

Program Director
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

As a part of the K-12 Special Education Services, you will be a member of a dynamic team of professionals who provide special education support and services to school districts and the students they serve in the Linn, Benton, and Lincoln County region. This position works, in part, under the direct supervision of a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist. They will collaborate with the Augmentative and Alternative Communication team to create and/or modify materials for students who utilize augmentative and alternative communication.

1. At least 18 years of age.
2. High school diploma or equivalent.
3. Post high school special education training and/or significant successful experience in working with children with disabilities.
4. Working knowledge of developmental and physical disabilities in children.
5. Effective oral and written communication skills.
6. Ability to work effectively with people within a team concept.
7. Meet requirements of finger-print-based criminal history record verification.
8. Such alternatives to certain above qualifications may apply as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent and/or Board of Directors.

1. Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to anti-racists principles.
2. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and adherence to the competent and ethical educator practices.
3. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS), Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
4. Exceptional prioritization of tasks, timely completion of work assignments, ability to take the initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
5. Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation, communication and active participation.
6. Present self and LBL in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication, professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress standards.
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