{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fb667d78543ea627d39f7b84","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fb667d78543ea627d39f7b84","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fb667d78543ea627d39f7b84","title":"Educational Assistant - Elementary","description":"Position: Educational Assistant - Elementary School.\nPosition Type: Classified, Part time\nContract Hours: 7.5 Hours per day\nContract Days: 154\nSalary: $26.80/hour\nApplication Deadline: Open until filled\nStart Date: As available\n\nGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:\n**Note**: This position is for assisting with special needs students at the elementary level, this may include changing diapers and working with non-verbal communicative students. The position is dependent on the continued enrollment of the students.\n\nDuties will be performed consistently and accurately and include, but may not be limited to:\nProvide individual and small group support of special education students within classroom(s) and the special education room, under the direction of a teacher or administrator.\nAssist the teacher in lesson planning as directed.\nPerform instructional activities under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher as approved by the building principal or Superintendent.\nMaintain records and prepare reports as assigned.\nSupervise students on the playground as assigned during school time.\nUtilize appropriate methods for student management and control.\nCovers for the Secretary in the building office as assigned.\nPromptly report any disciplinary issues/concerns or accidents to the building principal.\nOther duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal or Superintendent.\n\nSKILLS REQUIRED:\nThe ability to effectively carry out the essential functions of the position. The ability to communicate and build professional relationships with students, teachers, parents, community patrons, administrators and other authorized personnel. The ability to maintain discipline and to cope with student behavior in a mature, corrective manner. Should possess word processing skills and be computer literate. Prior work experience with special education students in classroom or school settings is preferred.\n\nEDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\nHigh School Diploma or GED\nTwo years of study at an institution of higher education; or Associate’s (or higher) degree; or the ability to obtain a para-educator certificate in reading, writing, and mathematics.\n\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nMust be able to periodically lift up to 25 pounds. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend, sit, reach, and keep up with fast active children. Must be able to read orally and write legibly.\n\nAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:\nComplete application at: https://mapleton.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx\n\nThe district prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans’ status, or because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates. The district’s policy is to provide veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law; to receive preference you must provide certification of eligibility for preference.\n\nFor more information call 541-268-4312 or visit our website www.mapleton.k12.or.us.","company":"Mapleton School District No 32","rawCompany":"mapleton school district no 32","city":"Mapleton","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-16T10:07:42.713Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-9043.00","title":"Teaching Assistants, Special Education","slug":"teaching-assistants-special-education"},{"code":"25-9042.00","title":"Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education","slug":"teaching-assistants-preschool-elementary-middle-and-secondary-school-except-special-education"},{"code":"25-9049.00","title":"Teaching Assistants, All Other","slug":"teaching-assistants-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"},{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Educational Assistant - Elementary","description":"Position: Educational Assistant - Elementary School.\nPosition Type: Classified, Part time\nContract Hours: 7.5 Hours per day\nContract Days: 154\nSalary: $26.80/hour\nApplication Deadline: Open until filled\nStart Date: As available\n\nGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:\n**Note**: This position is for assisting with special needs students at the elementary level, this may include changing diapers and working with non-verbal communicative students. The position is dependent on the continued enrollment of the students.\n\nDuties will be performed consistently and accurately and include, but may not be limited to:\nProvide individual and small group support of special education students within classroom(s) and the special education room, under the direction of a teacher or administrator.\nAssist the teacher in lesson planning as directed.\nPerform instructional activities under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher as approved by the building principal or Superintendent.\nMaintain records and prepare reports as assigned.\nSupervise students on the playground as assigned during school time.\nUtilize appropriate methods for student management and control.\nCovers for the Secretary in the building office as assigned.\nPromptly report any disciplinary issues/concerns or accidents to the building principal.\nOther duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal or Superintendent.\n\nSKILLS REQUIRED:\nThe ability to effectively carry out the essential functions of the position. 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Must be able to read orally and write legibly.\n\nAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:\nComplete application at: https://mapleton.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx\n\nThe district prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans’ status, or because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates. 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