ESSA- Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Bilingual Kennedy

Overview

Openings as of 6/1/2026

ESSA
- Special Programs Instructional Assistant - Bilingual, 2026-27 School Year - Kennedy

• Position Type:
  Classified
  - School-Based/ Instructional Assistant - ESSA
• Date Posted: 5/27/2026
• Location:
  
  KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (137)

To improve student achievement by assisting a licensed teacher in the planning and implementation of an educational program, including individualized education programs (IEPs). Assigned educational programs may include both general and bilingual education settings.

MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK, READ AND WRITE SPANISH AND ENGLISH FLUENTLY. BILINGUAL ASSESSMENT WILL BE REQUIRED.

• Type:
  Classified
• Hours per day: 6
• Number of days per year: 188
• Status:
  Permanent starting September 1, 2026
• Hourly Range: $23.15 - $29.53 (Salary is based on the 2025-26 schedule and is subject to change)
• ESSA Documentation
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Application Procedure:
  Apply online
• Will require Bilingual Assessment

The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) works to support equal opportunity for disadvantaged students and eliminate barriers to student success. ESSA requires all paraprofessionals working in a Title I funded school to meet certain proficiency in reading, writing and math.

If you meet any of the ESSA requirements, you must register this information with the district by attaching transcripts and/or test results to your job application. These materials will be reviewed to verify that the requirements are met. Please follow this link for more information regarding ESSA and placement testing sites Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - Salem-Keizer Public Schools

All Applicants, please note:
If selected, you will be asked to participate in an interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually, in person, or via a one-way video. Please note interviews are a required part of the hiring process, non-compliance with the interview eliminates your eligibility for the position.

Salem-Keizer Public Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veterans' status, or other categories protected by ORS Chapter 659A.