Highland Elementary- Educational Assistant- 3.75 Hours Per Day

Grants Pass School District No. 7 is now accepting applications for the following position for the 2025-2026 school year:

Location: Highland Elementary

Position: Educational Assistant

Hours: 3.75 hours per day

Calendar: 182 days per year (August-June)

Vision

We Are GP! A learning community committed to excellence and success for all.

Mission

We are committed to a high-quality education that empowers each student to reach their potential and become responsible, productive, successful citizens.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Also, one of the following options:
  • Two years of college study.
  • An associate’s or higher degree.
  • A passing score on the District reading, writing, and math assessment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of and experience with computers.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling and mathematics; some knowledge of office practices and procedures; type at a working rate speed.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and ability to get along well with students.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish preferred.
• Upon selection, employees will be required to pay for the following: $12.50 fingerprinting fee and $70 ODE fingerprinting processing fee.

Control Code 1571 Budget #100.1111.0112.113.000.00000

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• $16.15-$23.32 per hour. Dependent on approved accepted experience/education.
• Annual COLA pay increase (as negotiated with Oregon Association of Classified Employees).
• Annual step pay increase awarded to eligible employees.
• 6 paid holidays per year.
• 2 personal days per year.
• 10 paid sick leave days per year.
• Bereavement leave, as per bargaining agreement.
• Continuing Education Funds, up to $1,200 per year.
• 6% employee paid contribution towards Oregon Public Employees Retirement System.
• Longevity Service Stipend after 10 years of employment ($1,000-$1,600).

Application materials will be accepted online until position is filled.

PHONE: 541-474-5700 EMAIL: jbrouillette@grantspass.k12.or.us

The following provision applies to this limited hour vacancy posting only:

"This posting is for a non-benefits position. Any qualified District 7 employee can apply for this position and the hours associated with this position can result in a new benefited position. This position can be combined with other District 7 hours to add to existing benefits. When combining positions, the hours worked cannot conflict or be changed to accommodate the new position. This does not apply for temporary and overflow positions.

Grants Pass School District 7 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

The Grants Pass School District No. 7 will provide reasonable accommodation for the application and interview process upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact the Director of Human Resources at 474-5700 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Relay at 1-800-735-2900.

Funding for all positions for the 2025-2026 school year is subject to state funding.