Instructional Assistant (Temporary)
On-siteOregon City, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Assist the classroom teacher in implementing instructional plans and activities that align with grade-level standards, adapting support to meet diverse student needs. Reinforce skills and provide guided practice through individual or small group interactions while monitoring student behavior during recess, lunch, and transitions. Prepare instructional resources, organize materials, and maintain an orderly environment under the supervision of a licensed teacher. Build respectful relationships with students using trauma-informed approaches and cultural awareness, ensuring safety and appropriate conduct throughout the school day. Handle student records with discretion and communicate regularly with staff to support continuity. This temporary role runs from August 31 to December 18, 2026, with a 0.5 FTE schedule of four hours daily.
Required Qualifications
- An Associate's degree, completion of a minimum of 72 college/university quarter credits, OR current possession of certification as a highly qualified paraprofessional
- Possess or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
- Demonstrated experience working effectively with children and adults
- Thorough knowledge of fundamental academic concepts in math, literacy, and English language development
- Thorough knowledge of school routines, behavioral expectations, and classroom procedures
- General knowledge of basic child development principles and age-appropriate practices
- General knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices that support student well-being and inclusion
- General knowledge of FERPA, mandated reporting laws, and confidentiality requirements in a school setting
- Skill in building positive, supportive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries
- Skill in using positive behavior support techniques and conflict resolution strategies
- Skill in communicating clearly and respectfully with students, staff, and families
- Skill in managing time effectively, multitasking, and following routines with minimal supervision
- Ability to listen to, read, identify, and understand written and spoken information, ideas, and speech
- Ability to see details at close range and at a distance
- Ability to recognize when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
- The ability to stay calm and maintain professionalism in a busy school environment
- The ability to multitask and support students with a variety of academic and behavioral needs
- The ability to work in close physical proximity to children, including students who may be dysregulated
- The ability to stand, walk, sit, twist, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and push or pull
- The ability to lift 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- The ability to communicate regularly with the supervising teacher and other school staff
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of one year of experience working with children or youth in an educational, childcare, or community setting
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