Educational Assistant 2026 - 2027 (Washington ES)

Woodburn SD 103•Woodburn, OR

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

An Educational Assistant will perform a variety of duties to assist in the implementation of instructional programs for students. They function in an instructional setting separate from the teacher, exercising a considerable degree of skill with supervision within the framework of a teacher-planned and evaluated program. This role involves preparing instructional materials, providing supervision of students throughout the day, maintaining classroom discipline, and conducting planned activities using teacher-designated methods. A special consideration for this position is the requirement for Spanish Bilingual skills.

Requirements

18 years of age or older.
High School Diploma or equivalent by OAR 581-37-030.
Two-years (72-quarter hours) of post-secondary education; or an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university; or a passing score on a recognized paraprofessional assessment test.
Spanish Bilingual required.
Possess basic clerical skills (i.e., typing, word -processing, operation of office equipment) and use those skills as directed.
Possess knowledge of proper English usage, mathematics, and a basic understanding of the subjects in which this position is to provide assistance.
Demonstrates computer literacy and operates software programs as related to job responsibilities.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Professional development as required by District.

Nice To Haves

Communicate effectively in Russian (if assigned) in both oral and written form.
May be required to obtain a First Aid and/or CPR Card and serve as a Delegated Caregiver or Designated First Aid Provider.
May be required to translate and/or interpret.

Responsibilities

Prepare instructional materials.
Provide supervision of students throughout the day.
Maintain classroom discipline.
Conduct planned activities using teacher-designated methods.
Communicate effectively and appropriately in both oral and written form.
Communicate effectively in Spanish or Russian (if assigned) in both oral and written form.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Supervise individual or groups of students in an instructional setting without constant teacher oversight.
Work in team situations.
Deliver instructional programs to students on an individual or small group basis.
Operate and care for equipment in the reproduction of instructional materials.
Assist the teacher in preparing classroom and instructional materials aligned with best practices.
Assist teachers in the planning and implementing of learning experiences for students.
Confer with teacher to provide feedback on student performance.
Assist teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing content material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
Assist in the instruction of students in groups or one-on-one settings, often without direct teacher supervision.
Revise lesson plan or teaching strategy during instructional activity as necessary to achieve instructional goals and objectives.
Supervise students, as directed, following all safety rules and taking all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure student environment.
Correct papers and supervise testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher.
Assist the teacher with bulletin boards and other classroom learning displays.
Handle matters of discipline in accordance with the district's discipline policies and procedures.
Assist with maintaining proper health conditions.
Maintain files of learning and testing materials.
Help maintain a positive schoolwide learning environment.
Follow all safety rules and take all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure working environment.
Demonstrate support for District Core Values, District Mission, District Strategic Plan.
Collaborate and confer with students, parents, colleagues, and community members in a harmonious and respectful manner.
Assist parents and community members as needed.
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student and staff information.
Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual values and environments.
Comply with professional development activities as required by the District.
Hold expectations for high performance of self and students.
Demonstrate computer literacy and operate software programs as related to job responsibilities.
Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law and District policy and regulations.
Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague, or district patron, and uses or relays academic, social, or personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
Follow all laws, District policies, rules, regulations, memos, announcements, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
Occasionally perform other duties as required by supervisor.