Educational Assistant - Vocational - Woods - Part-Time - hpd - Thurston High School

Educational Assistant
- Vocational
- Woods
- Part-Time - 7.0 hpd
- Thurston High School

SPRINGFIELD SD 19 THURSTON HIGH SCHOOL
- Springfield, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job : 5850064

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 23, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 8, 2026

Springfield Putic School seeks outstanding applcaints for the position of Educational Assistant
- Vocatonal. This positioncompletesa variety of tasks in support of, and preparation for, the educational process as well as duties of instructional assistance to the teacher in a school setting. The position facilitates the smooth operation of the vocational education setting in the woodshop
by attending to details, which assist the teacher and student(s). This is a variable hour position currently working
7.0 hours per day, when students are in school

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision of a licensed teacher, provides supplemental practice for various learning experiences, including drills and activities using effective strategies to reinforce and or modify skills specific to the Vocational Education Setting.
• Collect, sort and correct lessons and tests; record grades in ledger; redistribute as necessary; file classroom materials.
• Completes required District logs, forms, and paperwork as required.
• Provides direct assistance to student’s behavioral, academic, and/or personal needs.
• Maintains student discipline in the absence of the teacher.
• Assists students with behavior management, including de-escalation, conflict resolution, and adherence to school behavioral expectations.
• Assists students in developing positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults.
• Assesses and records student academic and behavior measures.
• Provides ongoing training and proactive assistance to students in relation to meeting academic and behavioral expectations.
• Provides proactive supervision of students in a variety of settings.
• Performs setting up and taking down of materials, supplies, and equipment to support the behavioral and academic success of students.
• Evaluates student injuries and performs first aid when necessary.
• Assists in planning and implementing learning experiences for students.
• Attends in-service trainings and staff meetings as directed.
• May assist with attendance, attendance monitoring, and attendance reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Associates degree or higher (attach diploma); OR
• Completion of two years post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours, 48 semester units (attach transcripts); OR
• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) AND
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality, and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment or para-professional certificate program, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, as appropriate, reading/language arts, writing and mathematics or reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration & Other Requirements

• Ability to obtain and hold a valid First Aid/CPR card and pass Safe Schools training modules as assigned;
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Related experience in vocational educational setting.
• Experience in woodworking, cabinet making and/or construction.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (May be acquired through education, training, and/or experience.)

Knowledge of: District policies and procedures; vocational classroom procedures; letter writing, correct language usage; telephone and record keeping/filing systems; computer hardware and software programs and their usage; modern office equipment; safety and first aid practices and procedures.

Skills to: apply student de-escalation strategies in a variety of unique situations and environments; transition smoothly from one task to another within a school day; assist with management and supervision of students and their work in the vocational classroom setting.

Ability to: understand and apply District and school policies and procedures; maintain appropriate appearance and attire; maintain attendance standards as outlined in OSEA…