Oregon Family School·Deschutes County, Oregon
Support K-8 students in developing social, life, and learning skills under the direction of a classroom teacher. Responsibilities include supervising students, preparing instructional materials, and maintaining a safe classroom environment.
Oregon Family School is a virtual school in Oregon looking to add Educational Assistants for our K-8 program. The candidate must be proficient in the use of technology and online educational platforms.
Please check out our website www.oregonfamilyschool.com to learn more about our school. Our school is dependent on positive engaging staff to develop and maintain strong supportive relationships with our parents and their students.
While OFS is a virtual school, we offer many in-person classes as well.
These positions will be on campus in the classroom.
We are hiring EA's for our Bend (Tuesday - Thursday), Redmond (Wednesdays) and La Pine (Thursdays) campuses.
On Fridays there is an occasional staff training or meeting.
Benefits, time off and PERS contribution are included depending on hours.
Assist student(s), in developing social, life and learning skills. Prepare, organize and maintain classroom supplies and activities as directed. Supervise student(s) in the classroom, schoolyard, in the school and on off-campus activities as required. Assist in first aid procedures and secure further assistance where needed.
1. Effectively support students with various individual needs, including Special Education and 504 students, upon direction of the classroom teacher. 2. Assists in communicating with teachers on students’ progress. 3. Assists students’ in their understanding of instructional concepts by reemphasizing the basic elements of teacher directed activities. 4. Provides students with additional practice on identified skill areas. 5. Assists with the correction of student work as assigned by the classroom teacher. 6. Prepares instructional materials. 7. Supervises students during any breaks/recesses, lunch periods, and before / after school by keeping a calm and disciplined atmosphere in all areas on the campus, playground, and during drop-off and pick-up. 8. Assists in monitoring the daily school routines of the classes, small groups, and / or students with individualized needs. 9. Participates in the various vocational / recreational activities developed for students requiring these services. 10. Follows any assigned daily schedule. 11. Assists in set-up and teardown of classroom and school. 12. Sets professional goal and fulfills performance standards identified in the evaluation process as required by the position. 13. Fulfills working conditions that require some physical effort and lifting up to 50 pounds. 14. Responsible for supporting a safe environment and keeping students safe while at school. 15. Fulfills other duties as assigned or assumed.
Candidates must be proficient in technology and online educational platforms. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and a commitment to maintaining supportive relationships with parents and students.
Market context
In Oregon, teaching assistant roles are often tied to early childhood and classroom support needs, especially for candidates with experience working with children ages three to five. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for a high school diploma or GED, with a CDA and child development knowledge preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm whether your preschool or early learning experience matches the posting before applying.
