Instructional Assistant - Early Learning

VACANCY NOTICE

Instructional Assistant - Early Learning

Opens: July 9, 2026

Closes: Open until filled

General Information

Willamette Education Service District is accepting applications for a part-time (35 hours per week) Instructional Assistant - Early Learning position. Successful candidate will work as a member of the Early Learning Department and will follow a 187-day calendar. This position will be based at the Willamette ESD Early Childhood Center in Salem, OR and will begin August 21, 2026.

Please review the job description for specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of this position.

Salary and Benefits

• This is a part-time (.875 FTE) Classified position represented by the Oregon School Employees Association.
• Placement on the Willamette ESD Classified Salary Schedule Range 13, Step 1-6; ($20.91-$26.74 per hour) will be commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training and experience.
• Willamette ESD supports payment for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for eligible employees. Employer-paid PERS, holidays, sick leave, and personal days are also provided to eligible employees. To view a summary of benefits, please click here.

Application Process

• Applications must be submitted online at https://willamette.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
• Applicants must submit a completed application with a resume and a letter of introduction. Applications missing these items are considered incomplete and will not be considered.

Willamette Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace community of equity, diversity and inclusion that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are dedicated to creating conditions that provide respect, support and opportunity for all to thrive. The WESD values representation and recognizes that excellent candidates come from many different backgrounds. For more information about WESD’s non-discrimination policy, including contact information of staff designated to respond to questions of discrimination and the WESD’s discrimination complaint process and procedures, please visit https://www.wesd.org/about/wesd-board-policies/non-discrimination-policy.

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Director at 503-385-4752 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the ESD for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900 or 711.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214/215.