Summer Enrichment & Academic Lrng (SEAL) Program Gr. 1-5 Educational Assistant (multiple positions)

Eugene School District 4J • Eugene, OR

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time seasonal position for Summer School for the 2026/27 school year. The position involves assisting a teacher in a Grade 1-5 classroom with curricular activities and supervising students during enrichment and recess activities. The role requires up to 5.5 hours per day plus mandatory meetings and trainings. At the time of hiring, placement on the salary schedule will be based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant pay equity factors. District employees hired for seasonal positions not in their current classification will be paid pursuant to the classified salary schedule. Consideration will be given to internal District candidates based on seniority. The position requires meeting Highly Qualified status as defined by the state of Oregon.

Requirements

• Meet Highly Qualified status, defined by the state of Oregon, ORS 581-037-0006.
• Documentation to show Highly Qualified status: Official or Unofficial transcripts with your name, showing 2 years of post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours or 48 semester credits.
• OR Obtaining an associate's or higher degree (attach diploma).
• OR Meeting a rigorous standard of testing through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (attach test scores).
• Ability to work with and lead students in group and individual activities.
• Instructional and behavioral management skills.
• Ability to use current office technology and equipment (e.g., computer systems, fax, copiers, etc.).
• Ability to use or learn to use computers and word processing software.
• Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.
• Complete application in its entirety.
• All required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.
• Highly Qualified (HQ) Documentation as per Minimum Qualifications above.
• Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J.
• Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.
• Veterans' preference requires submission of military documents verifying eligibility at the time of application submission.

Nice To Haves

• Previous SEAL experience preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of clerical tasks in support of and preparation for the educational process as well as duties of instructional assistance to the teacher in a classroom setting.
• Facilitates the smooth operation of the educational program in one or more classes by attending to details which free the teacher to develop a comprehensive lesson schedule.
• Aids in preserving the unity of classroom advancement by tutoring students who have difficulty comprehending or who are in need of emphasis on specific aspects of the instructional program.
• Prepares, disseminates, collects, processes and stores or redistributes instructional materials used in class.
• May be required to adapt curriculum to students who understand and speak little English.
• Confers with teacher and assists in preparation of lessons appropriate to level of instruction; reviews coverage and comprehension of subject matter and administers tests.
• Monitors and supervises students engaged in activities initiated by the teacher.
• Records students progress and behavior.
• Collects, sorts and corrects lessons and tests; records grades in ledger; redistributes as necessary; files classroom materials.
• Tutors on a one-to-one or small group basis as necessary; assigns extra work for quick learners and assists in remediation and completion of assignments by slow-learning students.
• Prepares lessons and instructs students on specific topics such as: teaching them how to write their names, then numbers, then the letters of the alphabet and eventually words and sentences; corrects posture when writing, best positioning of pencil and paper and correct formation of each letter and number.
• May prepare spelling, capitalization and punctuation lessons appropriate to level of instruction, review coverage of materials and administer tests.
• May assemble testing materials and administer CTBS and other standardized tests to class.
• Composes and formats homework assignments, charts, posters, memos, newsletters and other items as requested by the teacher.
• Prepares classroom materials using current office technology and equipment (e.g., computer systems, fax, copiers, etc.) and production equipment (e.g., fax, punching and binding machine, laminator).
• Assists in the preparation, typing and layout of such documents as the school newspaper, minutes for staff meetings and parent newsletters.
• Assists in the health room when the nurse is absent by bandaging minor scrapes, bumps and bruises, handing out ice packs, or attending to more serious injuries while a nurse or doctor is called.
• Supervises lunchroom, classroom, hallways, and recess yards so that an orderly atmosphere is preserved; controls aggressive behavior, settles disputes and otherwise encourages well-mannered activity.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies for teacher; completes purchase orders for additional materials and stocks shelves with new supplies.
• May perform tasks specific to the attendance and registration of students such as roll call, parent contact of absent students, and weekly mailing of attendance roster to Data Processing Department.
• Maintains regular and prompt attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Seasonal position
• Salary/wage schedule placement based on experience, qualifications, and pay equity factors
• Consideration for internal District candidates based on seniority

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree