**General Information
Willamette Education Service District is accepting applications for a full-time (20 hours per week) Instructional Assistant - Bilingual (English Language Development) position; bilingual Spanish required. Successful candidate will work as a member of the School Improvement Services Department and will follow a 187-day calendar. This position will be based at the Willamette ESD Mill Creek Academy in Salem, OR and will begin as soon as possible upon conclusion of the selection process and will end June 10, 2025.
**Duties & Responsibilities
This position performs instructional tasks with students 1:1 and in small student groups and
provides student supervision in various settings at Lord High School and Mill Creek. Staff
assist licensed staff in setting up the classroom, addressing students’ personal, social, and
academic needs as part of implementing all school related plans including Individual
Education Plans (IEP). Also assists licensed staff in educational settings by providing
translations for special education students, staff and families as appropriate. Fluent in
Spanish and English is required.
This position requires training provided by OYA. Training includes learning about OYA and
safety measures, including some basic self-defense protocols.
Equity & Inclusion: This position requires an individual who demonstrates commitment to
equitable practices in education and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to
eliminating academic disparities among students that exist because of race, gender,
ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or family income.
Please review the job description for specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of this position.
**Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time (.5 FTE) Classified position represented by the Oregon School Employees Association.
Placement on the Willamette ESD Classified Salary Schedule Range 13, Step 1-6; ($19.71-$25.21per hour) will be commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training and experience.
Willamette ESD supports payment for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for eligible employees. Employer-paid PERS, holidays, sick leave, and personal days are also provided to eligible employees. To view a summary of benefits, please click here.
**Application Process
Applications must be submitted online at https://willamette.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Applicants must submit a completed application with a resume and a letter of introduction. Applications missing these items are considered incomplete and will not be considered.
Copies of transcripts and license(s) must be uploaded to the application for all licensed positions. Successful applicants to Licensed positions will be required to provide official transcripts to Human Resources before completion of the hiring process.
If you require assistance with the application or interview process due to a disability, please call Director of Human Resources at (503) 385-4752. Alternate formats are available upon request.
Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $19.71 to $25.21 Per Hour
