High Desert ESD celebrates all cultures and languages and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Title 1C Summer School Program Educational Assistant - Temporary

Dates: June 30th, July 1st, July 6th - July 24th , 2026

Hours: 35 hrs/week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Rate: $26.50/hr

Location: Redmond - Exact school location TBD

Position Start Date: 06/30/2026

Title 1C Summer School Program Educational Assistant - Temporary

Employee Value Statement:

At the heart of the breathtaking landscapes of Central Oregon, where snow-capped mountains meet lush forests and vibrant communities, lies an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. The High Desert ESD believes that every student, educator, and community member deserves a voice and a place to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances. Our commitment to equity and inclusion is woven into everything we do, from the programs we develop to the partnerships we cultivate. We strive to create a culture where diverse perspectives are valued and where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Position Summary:

The summer school educational assistant will work with summer school teachers to provide academic instructional support to Title 1C students entering grades K-8. Emphasis will be on reading, math, and language development.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Assist teachers in implementing daily lesson plans and activities.
Monitor students during academic breaks.
Work cooperatively with all summer staff.
Fulfill other related duties as assigned.
Follow specified standards, policies and procedures of the building and district.

Specific Job Capabilities:

Must have experience in working with English Language Learners.
Must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, and/or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to equity and strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be able to bend, stoop and lift up to 50 pounds.
Must have access to reliable transportation and consistent attendance is required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to: talk, hear, walk frequently, sit, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hand dexterity for computer work, handle items, reach with hand and arms, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds and see close and at a distance, have peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. Workloads are heavy and timelines may be unreasonably short at times. Requests and issues are often received which require immediate attention and conflict with other priorities.

Terms of Employment This is a temporary position and is not benefit-eligible.

Title 1C Summer School Program Educational Assistant - Temporary (.875 FTE, 35 HRS/WK)