Instructional Assistants - Hood River Middle School

We will be filling up to 3 positions from this posting, including one Temporary and two Regular Instructional Assistant vacancies.   While these are posted as "Open Until Filled'. we will begin screening internal applications on January 31, 2023.  The positions are budgeted for 6.5 or 7.0 hours/day.  The Temporary position will be funded through the end of the 2022/23 school year in June, 2023.  All three of these positions are eligible for HRCSD benefits. 

Application Process:

Current District Regular/Temporary Employees:

Email a letter of interest to Garrett Apland, HRMS Assistant Principal at garrett.apland@hoodriver.k12.or.us; copy Human Resources at human.resources@hoodriver.k12.or.us

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches):

Complete an electronic TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application. Include the following (all materials need to be

included in your online application packet):  

• Letter of interest addressed to Garrett Apland, HRMS Assistant Principal;
• Current resume;
• Three (3) recent letters of reference;
• Unofficial college transcripts or passing score on the CBEST or equivalent Paraprofessional rigorous knowledge test. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

All materials need to be incorporated and uploaded into your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application. Incomplete applications may not be considered. 

Job Purpose Statement:  The job of “Instructional Assistant” is done under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed staff member for the purpose of assisting in the instruction and supervision of students; positions will focus on reading support, as well as providing general student supervision.  Employees in this classification do not supervise others.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists licensed staff members for the purpose of instructing students, individually and in small groups, by implementing lesson plans, instructional activities; administering tests; teaching library skills; and planning.
• Monitors individual students, classroom and campus activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintains classroom equipment, student’s files, records, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as may be required.
• Performs limited clerical functions directly related to the instructional assignment for the purpose of instructing students (i.e. preparing materials, instructional records for student files, communication with parent, etc.).
• Maintains regular and appropriate attendance and is on time for assignment(s) for the purpose of meeting the needs of the students and the district.

Other Job Functions:

• Administers tests for the purpose of assisting licensed staff member in evaluating students’ progress.
• Confers with licensed staff members, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing of students’ objectives.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one’s skills/knowledge
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities (i.e., small groups, special needs children, computer labs, physical and/or occupational therapy, and/or talented and gifted.)

Experience Required: Prior job related experience with middle school age children.  Experience with reading intervention/supports would be ideal for the Reading Support Instructional Assistant position.   

Education Required:  Possess the equivalent of 72 quarter credits of college coursework (equivalent to an Associate's Degree), or have passed the CBEST (California Basic Education Skills Test) or PRAXIS Paraprofessional Assessment.  If hired, will need to submit official college transcripts or test results. 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Skills to perform instructional activities, communicate with parents, students, staff and community, basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling, and perform basic clerical functions. 
• Knowledge of principles of child development and instructional processes.  Strong Reading and Math skills.
• Abilities to work as part of an instructional team and be willing to be flexible in working with a wide variety of students and tasks; sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations.  Significant physical abilities include lifting/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity. 
• English/Spanish Bilingual skills preferred.

Testing/Clearances: Pre-employment, post-offer drug testing; post-offer physical ability assessment; and criminal justice fingerprint clearance. Proof of COVID-19 vaccine or qualify for an exception. 

In addition to the hourly rate listed, Classified employees who take and pass the District's bilingual test will receive a 5% pay increase.  Bilingual Spanish/English skills are preferred, but not required.  

HOOD RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/387-5016 for additional information or assistance.  Speech or hearing-impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1-800-735-2900.