Special Education Assistant C144SY

Special Education Assistant (6.5 Hours) - C144SY
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J.W. Poynter Middle School - Hillsboro, Oregon

Job : 5811726

Final date to receive applications: Jul 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Special Education Assistant | 6.5 Hours | 10

Month Calendar | J.W. Poynter Middle School

Internal Classified employees are not eligible to apply for open positions during their probationary period of employment.

Hiring Administrator: Jeremy Corwin

It is mandatory that you attend and pass:

• Two (2) day Safety Care Restraint Training
• Online sessions regarding Special Education Process and Procedures

Employment is dependent on the successful completion of these two courses.

General Duties: Provide educational supports to all students under the direction of licensed staff with a focus on supporting Individual Education Plans. Supervise students in various settings and monitor for safety concerns. Assist with the implementation of Behavior Support Plans.

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English
• Proficient in the use of computer and Internet based applications, including but not limited to email and systems applications
• Hold a valid certificate in a District approved student intervention system or be able to obtain in 60 days
• Experience working with children
• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred (bilingual is defined as fluency in reading, writing and speaking two languages as determined by District screening tool)

Work-Life Balance

• Consistent
  
  Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday
• Holidays off:
  All federally recognized holidays (most paid)
• School-Year Calendar:
  Includes winter break, spring break, and summers off
• Paid Time Off:
  • District-paid sick leave (unlimited accrual)
  • Two paid personal days annually

Health Insurance Eligibility & wellness

• Eligibility:
  Employees working 4 or more hours per day are eligible for District health insurance plans.
• Coverage Includes:
  • Full family coverage options (employee premium cost vary based on plan selection)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
  • Life and Disability coverage positions
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
    Free support services for employees and families

Financial Security

• Retirement Benefits options available for positions working 600+ hours per year:
  • Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
  • Optional 403(b) retirement savings plans
• Monthly Bilingual Stipend for employees who pass the Spanish or Vietnamese language assessment

Professional Growth

• Paid On-Site Training:
  Learn and grow while on the job
• Professional Improvement Funds:
  Financial support for continued education and development

Position Type: Part Time

Salary: $24.08 to $30.79 Per Hour

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support >
  Individual Aide
• Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education >
  Special Education Assistant

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required