Riverside Elementary-Educational Assistant- Special Education- Site

Riverside Elementary – Educational Assistant (Special Education – Site-Based) – 7 Hours Per Day –  School Year

Location: Riverside Elementary School, Grants Pass, Oregon

Position: Special Education Educational Assistant – Site Based

Hours: 7 hours per day

School Calendar: 182 days per year (August–June)

Vision: We Are GP! A learning community committed to excellence and success for all.

Mission: We are committed to a high‑quality education that empowers each student to reach their potential and become responsible, productive, successful citizens.

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Also, one of the following options:
  • Two years of college study.
  • An associate’s or higher degree.
  • A passing score on the District reading, writing, and math assessment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge and experience with computers.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and mathematics; some knowledge of office practices and procedures; type at a working rate speed.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and ability to get along well with students.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish preferred.
• Upon selection, employees will be required to pay for the following: $12.50 fingerprinting fee and $75 ODE fingerprinting processing fee.

• $20.02-$28.91 per hour. Dependent on approved experience/education.
• Annual COLA pay increase. Negotiated with Oregon Association of Classified Employees.
• Annual step pay increase. Awarded to eligible employees.
• 6 paid holidays per year
• 2 personal days per year
• 10 paid sick leave days per year
• Bereavement leave as per bargaining agreement.
• Continuing Education Funds
  , up to $1,200 per year.
• Up to $1,624 per month district‑paid contribution toward full‑family medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• $4,534 per year insurance opt‑out stipend for employees who demonstrate other health insurance coverage under a qualifying employer‑sponsored group medical plan (more than 6‑hour employees), $4,080.60 for 4‑6‑hour employees.
• 6% employee paid contribution toward Oregon Public Employees Retirement System.
• Longevity Service Stipend after 10 years of employment ($1,000-$1,600).

Final date to receive applications: July 25, 2026 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

Start Date: August 27, 2026

Application materials will be accepted online until July 25, 2026.

• Human Resources Department
• 725 NE Dean Drive
• Grants Pass, Oregon 97526
• Phone: 541‑474‑5700
• Fax: 541‑474‑5705
• Email: iamble.or.us

Grants Pass School District 7 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

The Grants Pass School District No. 7 will provide reasonable accommodation for the application and interview process upon request in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Funding for all district positions for the 2026‑2027 school year is subject to state funding.