ESSA - Instructional Assistant Kennedy

Instructional Assistant - ESSA Purpose

To improve student achievement by assisting a licensed teacher in the planning and implementation of an educational program for students to perform instructional activities in support of the prescribed lesson plan; assisting in providing a safe, healthy environment for students; and performing a variety of general clerical duties.

• Type:
  Classified
• Hours per day: 6.5
• Number of days per year: 188
• Status:
  Permanent starting September 3, 2026
• Hourly Range: $19.96 - $25.59 (Salary is based on the 2025-26 schedule and is subject to change)
• ESSA Documentation
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Application Procedure:
  Apply online

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 below 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.

All applicants, if selected, will be asked to participate in an interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually, in person, or via a one-way video. Interview participation is required for eligibility; non‑compliance eliminates 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.