Open until filled. This is a regular position, and it is budgeted to work 7.5 hours/day for the 2023-24 school year.

Hood River County School District offers a comprehensive benefits program, including family medical, dental and vision insurance, paid sick leave and holidays, and payment into the employee's retirement account. Check out all benefits available to Classified employees on the HRCSD website, under Business Services Department.

Application Instructions:

Current District Regular Employees and 23/24 Temporary Employees (through June 30, 2024):

Submit your interest letter in TalentEd/Recruit & Hire.

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 Sarah Braman-Smith, Wy'east Middle School Principal;
• Current resume;
• Three (3) recent letters of reference or provide the names and information for three (3) professional references;
• Unofficial college transcripts or passing score on the CBEST or equivalent Paraprofessional rigorous knowledge test. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Job Purpose Statements: The job of “SLC Instructional Assistant” is performed under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed staff member for the purpose/s of assisting in the instruction and supervision of students. This position will work 1:1 and in small groups on academic and life skills with students with significant disabilities and needs. Applicants should demonstrate flexibility, patience, and a belief that every learner can grow. 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/or campus activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• May provide personal care and assistance to students for the purpose of helping students to access their education, which may including toileting, personal hygiene, feeding, positioning, mobility, and delegated nursing and/or therapy services.
• 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 students, computer labs, physical and/or occupational therapy, and/or talented and gifted.)

Experience Required: Prior job related experience with school age children, adolescents, preferably in a high-needs/SLC setting.

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). Official college transcripts or CBEST passing test results will be required, if hired. 

Skills, Knowledge and/or 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.
• 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 (up to 100# occasionally and 50# frequently)/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity.
• Bilingual ability in English/Spanish preferred.

Required testing:

Any offer of employment made by Hood River County School District to an external candidate is contingent upon satisfactory results of:

• Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
• Post-offer physical abilities assessment.
• Nationwide criminal history verification - a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.
• Fingerprint-based nation-wide background clearance.

Compensation: The salary range listed below is for the 2023/24 school year. The hourly rate includes a 2.5% per hour pay premium for working in a High Needs SLC or TLC program. Employees who pass the District's Bilingual English/Spanish exam also receive a 5% per hour pay premium.

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.