Resource Room Educational Assistant

Overview

Job Title: Educational Assistant

Location: Clatskanie Elementary School

Reports To: Building Administrator

Classification: Classified

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: OSEA

Rate of Pay: Depends on Experience
EA: $

Hours Per Day: 7 hours

Start Date: Open Until Filled

End Date: June 12, 2026

Provide educational support to all students under the direction of licensed staff. Supervise students in various settings and monitor for safety concerns.

• Must possess an Associate's degree, preferably including coursework in working with children in an educational setting.
• In lieu of the above, must possess both of the following:
  • High school diploma or GED, and
  • Passing score on a qualifying state or local academic assessment that measures knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics. (In order to qualify, this assessment must meet the requirements of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Information about qualifying assessments is available in the Human Resource office.)
• Must possess an understanding of child development principles and practices.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other employees and students using tact, courtesy and good judgment.
• Must be able to collect data and perform basic mathematical functions.
• Must be able to communicate in written and spoken English with accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as computer, word processor, calculator and photocopier.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

• Assist students in various settings to meet their educational goals using appropriate strategies, methods, materials, and/or equipment
• Provide approved instruction to students of various sizes
• Assist teachers with identifying, gathering, and preparing instructional materials/resources and educational strategies
• Supervise students in various settings and environments
• Assist with classroom management and maintaining student discipline
• May assist with student mobility such as lifting, transferring, and transporting
• May be required to maintain current First aid/CPR certification, and implement medical protocols, as needed
• This position is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the District's goals.

The statements above reflect general details necessary to describe the principal functions of this job but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may at times perform other duties as assigned which could include work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Follow site and/or District protocol for reporting absences
• Follow all District policies, work procedures
• Follow all reasonable requests/instructions by proper authority
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, and District operations
• Work independently in the performance of routine duties
• Make sound decisions
• Participate in required meetings and trainings related to the position
• Maintain required licenses/certifications and successfully complete required trainings for the position
• Utilize the District's electronic systems and applications related to the position
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and work setting
• Demonstrate professionalism when working and communicating verbally and nonverbally with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds
• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment
• Report to other work sites on a temporary basis to fill a significant need as determined by a District level administrator

See attachment for Physical Requirements