Educational Assistant III Special Education

Educational Assistant III - Full-Time (Special Education)

• Position Type:
  Special Education/ Educational Assistant III/Special Education
• Date Posted: 5/13/2026
• Location:
  
  Crater High School
• Date Available:
  
  August 2026
• Hours:
  
  7.0 hours per day
• Building:
  Crater High School
• Calendar: 184 days per year (August - June)

• $18.07 - $21.00, depending upon approved accepted experience
• Longevity pay after completion of 6 years of employment
• Annual COLA pay increase (as negotiated with Oregon School Employees Association)
• Annual step pay increase awarded to eligible employees
• 8 paid holidays annually
• 10 paid sick leave days per year
• 2 paid personal leave days per year
• 5 paid bereavement leave days per year, per occurrence
• Up to $2,121 per month district-paid contribution toward full-family medical, dental and vision insurance (for full-time employees)
• $500 per month opt-out stipend for employees who demonstrate other health insurance coverage under a qualifying employer sponsored group medical plan (for full-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 6% district-paid contribution towards Oregon Public Employees Retirement System
• $55 per month employer match into a tax sheltered annuity when employee contributes $35 per month

The Educational Assistant III assists in the delivery of instructional programs by helping the Teacher implement classroom activities, assess student progress, and reinforce instruction by leading small groups and individuals in supplementary exercises. The Assistant also provides intensive support to special needs students, including hands‑on guidance in developing essential life skills, and specialized support for students who are unable to assist themselves.

Reports to:

Principal or Assistant Principal

Indirectly

Reports to:

Classroom Teacher or Building Secretary

Supervision Received:
Continuous supervision while in the classroom and general supervision when outside the classroom.

Supervision Exercised:
No supervisory responsibility.

Primarily interfaces with students and other school personnel. At times interfaces with parents/families of students.

As the primary support person for special needs students, the Assistant provides assistance with critical functions, including toileting, feeding and implementing any necessary medical protocols.

• Assists in implementing classroom learning exercises planned by the Teacher.
• Works directly with special needs students to provide transition programs, adaptive strategies, life-skills practice and remedial work.
• Assists in providing for the nutritional, health and communications needs of special needs students.
• Assists in the physical management of special needs students, including lifting, moving, positioning and restraining.
• Assists special needs students with essential bodily functions such as feeding, toileting, diapering and catheterizing, and the implementation of any necessary medical protocols.
• Escorts and supervises special needs students in non‑classroom settings, including lunch, music, physical education, library and recess.
• Oversees group activity in the classroom, including supervision of the whole class for short periods of time.
• Assists small groups or individuals with skill reinforcement or lesson assignments.
• Presents teacher‑designed subject matter to students through a variety of methods, including lecture, discussion and supervised individual and group skill development and reinforcement.
• Coordinates daily activities and instruction as directed.
• Assists in proctoring student assessments and maintaining student records, including attendance, progress and grades; assists Teacher in measuring student‑produced work against clear rubrics or answer keys.
• Supervises various student gathering points, including playgrounds, cafeteria, bus stops and hallways.
• Assists in classroom set‑up and maintenance of materials and supplies.
• Corrects student work.
• Distributes instructional materials.
• Confers with teaching staff or parents about student progress and provides observational feedback on behavior.
• Assists in ordering, preparing and…