Program Assistant, School Improvement

Overview

Openings as of 7/19/2026

Program Assistant, School Improvement |

• Position Type:
  School Improvement - Non Licensed/ Program Assistant, School Improvement
• Date Posted: 7/14/2026
• Location:
  
  LESD District Office
• Date Available:
  
  Upon Hire

JOB TITLE: Program Assistant, School Improvement

POSITION TYPE: Classified

HOURS/FTE: 1.0 FTE

SALARY: $20.44/hr - $29.08/hr

DURATION: Permanent

START DATE: Upon hire

CALENDAR: 260-day calendar

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance; paid leaves and holidays;
Public Employee Retirement (PERS). Full description of benefits available in ESD-LCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Notes: Complete job description is attached. Please ensure that your cover letter explains how your experience and interest make you an ideal candidate for this position.

• Provide general secretarial/clerical, record keeping, and organizational support for assigned School Improvement programs or grants.
• Provide support for activities associated with assigned programs or grants, including processing purchase orders, personal services contracts, district reimbursements, and invoicing.
• Assist with annual budget development; monitor and reconcile assigned program and grant budgets.
• Order supplies for assigned programs.
• Provide secretarial/clerical support to the program staff including processing required grant program reports and preparing correspondence and documents.
• Assist with collection and organization of data, including student information, necessary to support assigned initiatives.
• Create and maintain databases of information for program activities.
• Assist with the planning and organization of trainings/workshops/meetings, and other program-related events and activities.
• Provide note-taking support for meetings as assigned.
• Update and maintain information on various online platforms.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of office experience OR a combination of post high school education and experience
• Proficiency in the use of web-based communication tools and information sharing systems, spreadsheets, database, and word processing software
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping processes
• Ability to read, write, and speak in Spanish is preferred

School Improvement Services focuses on improving achievement for all students within our community through providing high quality professional development, technical assistance, and instructional-based support for educators in 16 Lane County School Districts. Services are provided to educators at all levels from kindergarten through graduation, in all core content areas, and can be designed to meet the collective needs of all districts or differentiated to meet individual district needs.

School Improvement Services collaborates with local districts, higher education and other agencies to provide leadership and support in pursuing and administering grants for the benefit of Lane County's schools and students.

Lane ESD seeks to fulfill our core purpose of Shaping the Future:
Supporting Excellence in Education. Lane ESD employees strive to embody core values of equity, commitment, leadership, collaboration, and integrity. The mission of education service districts is to assist school districts and the Department of Education in achieving Oregon's educational goals by providing equitable, high quality, cost-effective and locally responsive educational services at a regional level. The ESD partners with school districts, local universities and community colleges, and other community agencies in providing quality services to the component school districts in Lane County.

Lane Education Service District serves 16 School Districts in Lane County, reaching about 45,000 students. Services in special education, school improvement, technology, and administrative services are designed to support districts in meeting the challenges of serving a diverse student population. We focus on systemic school improvement, multicultural curriculum, and helping districts develop students who are well prepared to be global citizens.

Additional information about Lane ESD is available d.k12.or.us.

Lane ESD is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal and state statutes which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap and marital status.