Elementary School Assistant

About the Employer

Educational Assistant @ Rocky Heights Elementary School

Job Title (for context): educational assistant @ rhes elementary school

The Hermiston School District is seeking applicants for the position of Educational Assistant at Rocky Heights Elementary School. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the assigned teacher to assist students within the various classrooms. Classrooms may include EL, Kindergarten, Special Education, and/or Title I Reading. The position will begin immediately.

Qualifications Required:

High school diploma or equivalent. Must meet NCLB educational requirements by possessing a minimum of an Associate's degree or 72 college credit hours. Passage of the Parapro Assessment or the Work Keys Assessment Test serves as an alternative to the Educational Requirement. Demonstrated standards of moral character and behavior as required of teachers (e.g., to serve as an effective role model). Previous experience working with students, desired.

The Parapro/Work Keys Exam Study Guide is available on our website: https://www.hermiston.k12.or.us/65132_2

About the District:

The Hermiston School District is the largest district in Eastern Oregon, exceeding 5,600 students in grades Kindergarten through 12, with a mission of serving the needs of all children with rigorous program choices, high expectations, mutual respect, and excellence.

Support for the School District:

Support for the school district has been strong from the community. In 2019, voters approved an $82.7 million building project, which includes the replacement of Rocky Heights Elementary, construction of an additional elementary school (Loma Vista), and a multi-classroom annex of the high school, along with various district-wide renovations.

The District:

The district employs over 630 full-time staff, including approximately 365 teachers and over 265 classified, support, and supervisory personnel, making it one of the largest employers in the city of Hermiston. A nationally-recognized community that embraces its diversity, the district serves some 28,000 residents, where one-third of the population is Hispanic.

The School District:

The school district prides itself on the academic achievement of its students, successful athletic programs, nationally recognized club and activity organizations, and its exhaustive list of academic and elective opportunities available to students. The district's partnership with community organizations has been central to its continued success, highlighted by support groups who have provided nearly half a million dollars to assist students and programs.

About the Community:

The city of Hermiston is a vibrant and growing community of over 18,000 residents located at the crossroads of the Pacific Northwest, situated near the intersection of I-84 and I-82, just minutes from a Columbia River port and 30 minutes from the Tri-Cities in Washington.

Salary and Benefits:

The Hermiston School District offers an extremely competitive salary and benefits package, which includes PERS retirement employer-paid pick-up and a comprehensive health and benefits package. The full contract year for this position is 8.0 hours/day, 192 days (school year), including 5 paid holidays.

Application Procedures:

The applicant must digitally supply the following items online through Recruit & Hire (SchoolSpring): https://hermiston.schoolspring.com/

Online application form Cover letter Professional resume Letters of recommendation (optional)

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is complete. Only complete applications will be considered.