Educational Assistant ; Lincoln ES

Educational Assistant 2026 - 2027 (Lincoln ES)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Summary: An Educational Assistant will perform a variety of duties to assist in the implementation of instructional programs for students. Function in an instructional setting separate from the teacher, exercising a considerable degree of skill with supervision within the framework of a teacher‑planned and evaluated program. Prepares instructional materials; provides supervision of students throughout the day; maintains classroom discipline, and conducts planned activities using teacher‑designated methods.

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent by OAR 581‑37‑030.
• Two years (72 quarter‑hours) of post‑secondary education; or an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university; or a passing score on a recognized paraprofessional assessment test.
• Spanish Bilingual required.

• Communicates effectively and appropriately in both oral and written form.
• Communicates effectively in Spanish or Russian (if assigned) in both oral and written form.
• Understands and follows oral and written instructions.
• Supervises individuals or groups of students in an instructional setting without constant teacher oversight; works in team situations.
• Delivers instructional programs to students on an individual or small group basis.
• Possesses basic clerical skills (e.g., typing, word‑processing, operation of office equipment) and uses those skills as directed.
• Operates and cares for equipment in the reproduction of instructional materials.
• Possesses knowledge of proper English usage, mathematics, and a basic understanding of the subjects in which this position is to provide assistance.
• Assists the teacher in preparing classroom and instructional materials aligned with best practices.
• Assists teachers in planning and implementing learning experiences for students.
• Confer with teachers to provide feedback on student performance.
• Assists teachers in devising special strategies for reinforcing content or skills based on an understanding of individual students’ needs, interests, and abilities.
• Assists in the instruction of students in groups or one‑on‑one settings, often without direct teacher supervision; revises lesson plans or teaching strategy during instructional activity as necessary to achieve instructional goals and objectives.
• Supervises students as directed, following all safety rules and taking reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure environment. May supervise areas such as playground, cafeteria, hallway, bus loading and unloading areas, emergency drills, assemblies, and other areas as needed.
• Corrects papers and supervises testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher with bulletin boards and other classroom learning displays.
• Handles matters of discipline in accordance with the district's discipline policies and procedures.
• Assists with maintaining proper health conditions.
• Maintains files of learning and testing materials.
• Helps maintain a positive school‑wide learning environment.
• Demonstrates support for District Core Values, District Mission, District Strategic Plan.
• Collaborates and confers with students, parents, colleagues, and community members in a harmonious and respectful manner.
• Assists parents and community members as needed.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student and staff information.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual values and environments.
• Complies with professional development activities as required by the District.
• Holds expectations for high performance of self and students.
• Demonstrates computer literacy and operates software programs related to job responsibilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law and District policy and regulations.
• Follows all laws, District policies, rules, regulations, memos, announcements, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintains regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following…