Educational Assistant-Special Education

Educational Assistant-Special Education - 2 positions

Parkrose SD 3 Prescott Elementary School
- Portland, Oregon

Job : 5836293

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 14, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Educational Assistant – Special Education - 2 positions available

School Year

Location: Prescott Elementary School

Rate: $20.49 - $26.97 per hour DOE, plus employer-paid retirement, and generous benefits package

Work Calendar: 35 hours per week; 174 days (adjusted for furlough days)

Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled;
Applications received by July 24, 2026 will receive first consideration

The job of “Educational Assistant” is to assist (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students; relieve teachers of routine clerical tasks; and assist students by providing for health care needs.

Required:

• Two years of postsecondary study in an academic program, an associate's (or higher) degree
• Or a passing score on a state or local assessment that measures knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics when available

Preferred: Bilingual

Building Principal or Supervisor

Candidates will complete the Parkrose application online  order for your application to be complete, you must submit the documents listed below in addition to the application at Talent Ed:

• Cover Letter
• Talent Ed Application
• Resume
• Two (2) current letters of recommendation
• Unofficial Transcripts (if available)

Parkrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Essential Job Functions:

• Administers first aid and medical protocols, after appropriate training, as designated by the school nurse for the purpose of providing appropriate and emergency care for children.
• Provides physical assistance to students with disabilities which may include toileting, changing, feeding, lifting and supervising a variety of student activities including playground, cafeteria, safety patrol and bus loading or riding.
• Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and/or developing students’ daily living and behavioral skills.
• Implements classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives.
• Monitors students during classroom recesses within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintains classroom equipment, students’ files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• Performs basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.
• Reports relevant performance and behavioral data of individuals that supports the planning process. Reports incidents relating to specific students for the purpose of communicating information to teachers and administration.
• Implements and modifies behavioral strategies with students that are consistent with classroom and building behavioral goals.
• Instructs students in groups or individually and assists the teacher in monitoring and documenting progress toward each student’s IEP goals.

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing of students’ objectives.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one’s skills/knowledge.

• Regular attendance at work
• Punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings and following schedules
• Maintains confidential information relating to students, families and colleagues
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to gather and report relevant data
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships