What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Support Assistant position at HARRISBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL?
EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Harrisburg is located in the Mid-Willamette Valley between Eugene and Corvallis.
No experience needed! Harrisburg will provide training!
POSTING DATE: April 8, 2026
POSITION: Student Support Assistant, Harrisburg Middle School
161 contract days per year; Harrisburg operates on a 4-day school week, M-TH with some Fridays; paid CPI training provided. *Applicants who prefer a part-time schedule are also encouraged to apply. The work calendar will be prorated for the remainder of the school year.
SALARY RANGE: $20.00- $26.91 per hour
Placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with experience and assignment.
BENEFITS: Employer-paid insurance CAP to assist with health, dental, and vision premiums, employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D policies. Two (2) days of personal leave, ten (10) days sick leave, seven (7) paid holidays, and PERS retirement contribution. Applicable benefits will be prorated for the remainder of the school year.
QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Completed application through TalentEd at: https://harrisburg.tedk12.com/hire/index.asp
- Educational assistants for Special Ed may be required to have knowledge of ADHD, autism, anger and behavior management, and physical health needs in children.
- Basic computer and office machine skills.
- Ability to assist the teacher with behavior management
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one and small group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students. Ability to read and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule, or diagram form.
- Ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focused on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, listening to others, keeping emotions under control, and contributing to building a positive team spirit.
- Demonstrated ability to work with students successfully.
APPLY TO: Online at: https://harrisburg.tedk12.com/hire/index.asp or to:
Human Resources
Harrisburg School District 7
P.O. Box 208
Harrisburg, Oregon 97446
Telephone: (541) 995-6626 Fax: (541) 995-3453
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
STARTING DATE: August 25, 2026
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, or the presence of a non-job-related handicap. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Steve Woods, Superintendent, at (541) 995-6626 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Relay at 1-800-835-2900
OTHER: A detailed job description is available for review and is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, effort, function, or working conditions associated with the Job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
Salary : $20 - $27