What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Assistant (3.75 hours per day) position at OTTO H PETERSEN ELEM SCHOOL?
Otto Petersen Elementary - Educational Assistant - 2025-26 School Year
Position requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years of post-secondary education or an associate's (or higher) degree, or a high school education of equivalent and a passing score on a state or local academic assessment that measures knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics may be required (Highly Qualified Para-Professional status).
- Reasonable knowledge of the basic elements of the teaching process and classroom management.
- First Aid care may be required based on assignment.
- Successful candidates will be required to submit to and pass a background check and fingerprint screening.
Salary: $17.38-18.71* per hour
*Initial salary placement is at Step 1. After 120-day probationary period, upon verification of previous experience relevant to the classification posted (new employee to district only), placement may be increased up to Step 4.
Calendar: Part-time, 3.75 hours per day, student days only.
This position does not currently qualify for district-sponsored health benefits.
Highly Qualified Status: Educational assistants must be highly qualified since they serve in reading and special education programs. Our 3.75 hours per day educational assistants tend to serve in reading support and supervisory duties.
To meet the federal highly qualified requirements, candidates must have an Associate's degree or higher, or have at least two years of college, or pass the paraprofessional assessment (para-pro test) within the probationary period. The para-pro test is offered monthly by the district and is a test in three subjects, reading, writing, and mathematics. It is at about the 10th grade level in high school, and the math goes up to Algebra I.
Scappoose School District is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Veterans must submit DD Form 214 or 215 to establish veterans’ preference eligibility. See policy GBA-AR for details.
Salary : $17 - $19