Highland Elementary- Educational Assistant- Early Childhood- 7.5 Hours Per Day

Grants Pass School District No. 7 is now accepting applications for the following position for the 2025-2026 school year:

Location: Highland Elementary

Position: Educational Assistant- Early Childhood

Hours: 7.5 hours per day

Calendar: 185 days per year (August-June)

Vision

We Are GP! A learning community committed to excellence and success for all.

Mission

We are committed to a high-quality education that empowers each student to reach their potential and become responsible, productive, successful citizens.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Also, one of the following options:
  

+ Two years of college study.

+ An associate’s or higher degree.

+ A passing score on the District reading, writing and math assessment.

• Early childhood support.
  
• Preparation of materials/lessons.
  
• Childcare for playgroups and some evening classes
  
• Grant-funded, for any questions, please inquire.
  
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  
• Knowledge of and experience with computers.
  
• Knowledge of business English, spelling and mathematics; some knowledge of office practices and procedures; type at a working rate speed.
  
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and ability to get along well with students.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
• Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish preferred.
  

• Upon selection, employees will be required to pay for the following: $12.50 fingerprinting fee and $70 ODE fingerprinting processing fee.
  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• $15.53-$22.43 per hour (current 2024-2025 pay rates, 2025-2026 pay rates contingent on ratification and School Board approval). Dependent on approved accepted experience/education.
  
• Annual COLA pay increase (as negotiated with Oregon Association of Classified Employees)
  
• Annual step pay increase awarded to eligible employees
  
• 6 paid holidays per year
  
• 2 personal days per year
  
• 10 paid sick leave days per year
  
• Bereavement leave, as per bargaining agreement
  
• Continuing Education Funds, up to $1,000 per year
  
• Up to $1,522 per month district-paid contribution toward full-family medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
• $4,251 per year insurance opt-out stipend for employees who demonstrate other health insurance coverage under a qualifying employer sponsored group medical plan (more than 6-hour employees), $3,825.90 (4-6-hour employees)
  
• 6% employee paid contribution towards Oregon Public Employees Retirement System
  
• Longevity Service Stipend after 10 years of employment ($800-$1,400)
  

Control Code 1541 Budget # 274.1140.0136.001.924.00025

Application materials will be accepted online until position is filled.

PHONE: 541-474-5700 EMAIL: jbrouillette@grantspass.k12.or.us

Grants Pass School District 7 strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

The Grants Pass School District No. 7 will provide reasonable accommodation for the application and interview process upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact the Director of Human Resources at 474-5700 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Relay at 1-800-735-2900.

Funding for all positions for the 2025-2026 school year is subject to state funding.