Educational Assistant - Intern

Educational Assistant I - P/T Intern - 2 Positions

JEFFERSON COUNTY SD 509J WARM SPRINGS K-8 ACADEMY
- Warm Springs, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job : 4906773

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 05, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 15, 2025

POSITION: Educational Assistant I P/T
- Internship for Future Educator (Sponsored by CTWS Grow Your Own grant)

START DATE: September 15, 2025

LOCATION: Warm Springs K-8 Academy

HOURS: 5.75 hours a day

MUST BE: Enrolled in a K-8 teacher education program, and Native Language program.

EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION: Jefferson County School District is committed to seeing every student realize their full potential while receiving a top-tier education. Our small Central Oregon community is rich in culture and beauty, providing some of the greatest assets Oregon has to offer. You’ll find breathtaking views, an abundance of outdoor activities and plenty of unique and enriching community events. It’s the perfect place to make an impact on the world, one student at a time.

POSITION SUMMARY: The educational assistant shall assist the teacher or building administrator in a supportive capacity. The role of the educational assistant is adaptable to many support tasks within the educational environment.

JOB SCOPE: This position functions under the direction of licensed educators and operates within established systems of student support. The work is somewhat recurring and routine although the position may occasionally encounter some variations from the norm and are encouraged to suggest ways for handling these. The final action is approved by a supervisor. This position has little to no planning responsibility beyond the need to schedule own work and determine impediments to own work schedule.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE (Minimum Qualifications):

• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent;
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Have standards of moral character as required of teachers (OAR ); and
• Native language speaker

Educational Assistants must have:

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or obtained an Associate’s (or higher) degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate through a formal state, or local academic assessment or para-educator certificate program, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing:
  Reading, writing, and mathematics; or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate (Assessment is offered by District).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years experience working as an educational assistant in a k-12 school district.
• Some college coursework.

COMPENSATION:

• Wage
  
  Schedule:
  
  $18.69 - $23.56 per hour (Sponsored by CTWS Grow Your Own grant)
• Work days: 180 (10 month)
• Personal days, Sick days
• JCSD 509-J pays the employee's share (6%) of the Public Employees Retirement System Contribution

Employment contingent upon a successful outcome of Fingerprinting and Background check.

Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Temporary

Job Categories:

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Lonnie Henderson , Principal
• WARM SPRINGS K-8 ACADEMY
• Phone:
• Email: