Educational Assistant III Special Education​/MAPS

Position

Educational Assistant III
- Full-Time (Special Education/MAPS)

Position Type:
Special Education/Educational Assistant III/Special Education

Date Posted: 6/22/2026

Date Available:

August 2026

Building:
Sams Valley Elementary

Hours:

7.0 hours per day

Calendar: 184 days per year (August
- June)

• Salary: $18.25 - $21.94, depending upon approved experience (Rate listed is 25/26; 26/27 pay rate TBD)
• Longevity pay after completion of 6 years of employment
• Annual COLA pay increase (as negotiated with Oregon School Employees Association)
• Annual step pay increase awarded to eligible employees
• 8 paid holidays annually
• 10 paid sick leave days per year
• 2 paid personal leave days per year
• 5 paid bereavement leave days per year, per occurrence
• Up to $2,121 per month district-paid contribution toward full-family medical, dental and vision insurance (for full-time employees)
• $500 per month opt-out stipend for employees who demonstrate other health insurance coverage under a qualifying employer-sponsored group medical plan (for full-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 6% district-paid contribution towards Oregon Public Employees Retirement System
• $55 per month employer match into a tax-sheltered annuity when employee contributes $35 per month

The Educational Assistant III assists in the delivery of instructional programs by helping the Teacher in implementing classroom activities, assessing student progress, and reinforcing instruction by leading small groups and individuals in supplementary exercises. The Education Assistant III also provides intensive support to special needs students, including hands‑on guidance in developing essential life skills, and specialized support for students who are unable to assist themselves.

Principal or Assistant Principal

Classroom Teacher or Building Secretary

The Educational Assistant III performs work of a variable nature in accordance with procedures and guidelines and under the specific direction of a Teacher. The nature of the work follows established classroom procedures, school procedures and District, state, and federal regulations.

Continuous supervision while in the classroom and general supervision when outside the classroom.

No direct supervision exercised.

Primarily interfaces with students and other school personnel. At times interfaces with parents/families of students.

As the primary support person for special needs students, the Educational Assistant III provides assistance to students with a range of critical functions, including toileting, feeding and implementing any necessary medical protocols.

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. (This provision may be waived by the school district.)
• Must have one of the following:
  • an Associate degree from an accredited institution.
  • evidence of completion of two years of post‑high school study.
  • a passing score on the District's assessment of reading, writing and math skills.
• Must possess a general knowledge of English language arts and mathematics.
• Must complete student restraint training within 30 days of hire.
• Must be willing and able to participate in training and receive additional certification (e.g. CPI, First Aid, epipen, etc.).
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and follow multi‑step written and verbal instructions in English.

• Assists in implementing classroom learning exercises planned by the Teacher.
• Works directly with special needs students to provide transition programs, adaptive strategies, life‑skills practice and remedial work.
• Assists in providing for the nutritional, health and communications needs of special needs students.
• Assists in the physical management of special needs students, including lifting, moving, positioning and restraining.
• Assists special needs students with essential bodily functions, including feeding, toileting, diapering and catheterizing, as well as the implementation of any necessary medical protocols.
• Escorts and supervises…