Educational Assistant - Lifeskills - WINGS Program - Internal

Our WINGS program is for students between the ages of 18 to 21 who are eligible for special education and have not earned a high school standard diploma. WINGS provides first‑hand independent living and work experiences within the community according to the students' individual needs. Students are presented with instruction related to pre‑employment skills, work experiences, functional independent living skills, self‑advocacy, friendship and dating, and social‑emotional growth.

Assist licensed staff in the implementation of an individualized education program (IEP); to assist in the instruction of students with moderate to severe learning and/or physical disabilities by providing individualized and small group instruction; and to assist with student data collection.

7.25 hours per day

Regular/Probationary

Non‑exempt – Classified

2026/2027 School Year

183 Work Days

$24.25 per hour with benefits

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 May 28th, 2026.
• Internal Only.

• An associate's (or higher) degree, two years post secondary study (72 quarter or 48 semester credits), or a passing score on a district approved assessment.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

• Assists in implementing developmental, academic and life skills instructional programs to students in settings where individualized instructional programs and teaching techniques are used to address moderate to severe learning and physical disabilities or special social/behavioral, cultural, and language needs of the students under the supervision of licensed staff. May work with small groups or in one‑to‑one settings.
• Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Exercises independent judgment to assist in the management of classroom/program operations in a manner consistent with administrative direction, district policies and procedures, and goals of the instructional program.
• Provides instruction to students under the supervision of licensed staff in small group and one‑on‑one settings; adjusts lesson plans or teaching strategies during instructional activities as necessary to achieve IEP goals and objectives.
• Implements a behavior management program under the guidance of a licensed staff; assists students in behavior management; providing education regarding appropriate interpersonal actions; responds to discipline problems; acts as a role model.
• Receives direction from an assigned licensed staff member. Methods of performing tasks are within the discretion of the employee as long as it is within the scope of achieving IEP goals and objectives.
• Provides supplemental practice in various learning experiences, including drills and activities using learning strategies designed by licensed staff to reinforce or modify skills.
• Helps students develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults; promotes safety of the students by helping them develop self‑confidence.
• Record and maintain accurate developmental data; and confer with licensed staff to provide feedback on student performance.
• Supervises students in and outside the classroom, such as riding bus, playground or job site in the community, to support the district/building's discipline and instructional program.
• Provides instruction to the student in basic skills, behavior, communication, self‑help skills, motor skills, and academic skills, or any other instructional task as determined in the individualized education plan under the direction of the special education teacher/service provider.
• Assists students with basic skills, which may include…