Educational Assistant - Life Skills - Linus Pauling Middle School

Educational Assistant - Life Skills - Linus Pauling Middle School

Location: Corvallis School District 509J

Position Summary: Assist licensed staff in the implementation of an individualized education program (IEP), provide individualized and small‑group instruction to students with moderate to severe learning and/or physical disabilities, and assist with student data collection.

Hours: 7 hours per day

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Contract Status: Limited‑Term for the 25/26 school year

FLSA Status: Non‑exempt – Classified

Start Date: As soon as possible

Calendar: 181 work days

Rate: $23.32 with benefits

Retirement Contribution: Corvallis School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. Upon eligibility, the district contributes 6% of an employee’s salary to their Individual Account Program (IAP). Eligibility is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position. Part‑time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.

Open until filled with earliest review of applications on January 5th, 2026.

• Associate’s degree or higher (two years of post‑secondary study, 72 quarters or 48 semesters of credit), or a passing score on a district‑approved assessment.
• Ability to independently organize and carry out work assignments, follow student schedules or individualized education plans, and direct the work of students and others associated with the program. Following adequate training, ability to provide motor instruction in a swimming pool.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Corvallis School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, parental or marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities and provides equal access to designated youth groups. Designated personnel for discrimination inquiries:
Rynda Gregory, Human Resources Administrator and Title IX Coordinator (rynda.gregory.or.us, 971‑217‑6309);
Melissa Harder, Assistant Superintendent and Title II Oversight (melissa.harder.or.us);
Sabrina Wood, Special Education Coordinator and ADA Title II Complaints (sabrina.wood.or.us).

El Distrito Escolar De Corvallis No Discrimina En Base a La Edad, Nacionalidad, Color, Discapacidad, Expresión De Género, Identidad De Género, Origen Nacional, Situación De Los Padres o De Su Estado Civil, Raza, Religión, Sexo u Orientación Sexual En Sus Programas Y Actividades y Proporciona Igualdad De Acceso A Los Grupos De Jóvenes Designados. Personas designadas para atender consultas relacionadas con la discriminación:
Rynda Gregory, Administradora de Recursos Humanos y Coordinadora de Título IX (rynda.gregory.or.us, 971‑217‑6309);
Melissa Harder, Subdirector/a y Supervisora del Título II (melissa.harder.or.us);
Sabrina Wood, Coordinadora de Educación Especial y Quejas de Título II de Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA por sus siglas en inglés) (sabrina.wood.or.us).