Kindergarten​/First Grade Educational Assistant

Parkrose SD 3 Sacramento Elementary School - Portland, Oregon Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5943106
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Kindergarten/First Grade Educational Assistant Pos: 2900
Sacramento Elementary School
School Year
Rate: $19.98 - $26.29 per hour DOE, PLUS, employer-paid retirement, and generous benefits package;
Job Classification J1

Hours: 7

Hours:

35 hours per week
Days: 177 workdays (based on full work calendar year)
Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled;
Applications received by Friday, October 2, 2026, will be given first consideration

Overview: The job of “Educational Assistant”, is done for the purpose/s of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students; relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks; and assisting students by providing for health care needs. Educational Assistants contribute to the educational and personal growth of students through positive adult-student interaction and examples and facilitate the smooth operation of the school by assisting teachers as directed.

• Experience required - three (3) years or more of experience working with young children
• Two years of postsecondary study in an academic program, or
• An associate's (or higher) degree, or
• A passing score on a state or local academic assessment that measures knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics when available.
• Multicultural Competency

• AA degree in Early Education preferred
• Bilingual
• Experience working with diverse student populations preferred

Reports to: Building Principal or Supervisor

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

• Understands and recognizes the children’s backgrounds including languages and cultures of the home in executingclassroom environments, experiences and discipline.
• Supports the maintenance of an inviting classroom environment with a rich array of culturally appropriate materials from the arts and sciences that are organized and accessible to young learners.
• Supports children as they become independent in self-care (toileting, hand washing, eating, caring for their belongings, etc.)
• Supports the lead teacher in the documentation of student learning and classroom experiences (taking photos,recording learning stories).
• Be open to learning the technology tools required to document and record student learning outcomes using Habits of Mind Developmental Rubrics.
• 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 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 (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds,hallways, classrooms, library, bus stops, cafeteria, crossing streets, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintains classroom materials, students’ files/records for…