ELD Interventionist (Instructional Assistant II) - 7 hours/day - Parkdale Elementary School

Open until filled. This is a REGULAR position, assigned to work 7 hours/day, beginning with the 2026/27 school year on August 26, 2026.   

Application Process:

Current District Regular Employees:

Submit your interest letter in TalentEd/Applicant Tracking. Log-into TalentEd as an internal applicant.

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Athletic Coaches)

Submit an electronic application through TalentEd/Applicant Tracking (link on District website or click here: https://hoodriver.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx)

• Letter of interest addressed to Nate Parson, Parkdale Elementary 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 application.

Job Purpose Statement:

The job of “Instructional Assistant II” is done under the indirect supervision of a licensed staff member and/or school administrator to support student learning and growth in English Language Development. The incumbent performs a variety of instructional and small group support and student supervision duties to assist the school and the staff. Instructional support is in consultation with a licensed ELD teacher planned and evaluated program; assists in providing a safe, healthy environment for students; and performs a variety of general clerical duties.

This is a mid level classification within the instructional assistant job family. Positions at this level typically perform similar duties as a Paraprofessional, but are not expected to perform with the same independence, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making on matters relating to student learning and growth and are also distinguished by the intervention tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Employees in this classification do not supervise other employees.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist licensed staff in the social and educational development of students. Provide English Language Development intervention instruction equal to or more than 70% of the daily schedule and/or have ELD intervention as the primary role of their assignment.
• Implement district adopted ELD intervention programs with licensed staff consultation. This includes preparing materials, assessing student performance, teaching and monitoring student progress, and small group instruction
• Assess and collect student ELD performance data
• Understand and maintain district guidelines regarding safety and confidentiality
• Provide students a safe and secure environment at all times. This may include lunch time supervision, cafeteria duty, small group management before and after school
• Administer minor first aid
• Provide clerical support and simple maintenance and operation of school equipment and supplies
• Prepare instructional materials related to reading intervention
• May provide personal care and assistance to students for the purpose of helping them access their education which may include: toileting, personal hygiene, feeding, positioning, mobility, and delegated nursing and/or therapy services
• Encourage acceptable student behavior and maintain a positive classroom and/or small group environment. Guide and reinforce student understanding of rules and procedures
• Participate in professional development activities related to reading
• Maintain a confidential, non-preferential, non-judgmental manner towards the students, staff, and department/school
• Assist students by answering questions, provide proper examples, and offer general guidance
• Maintain student records and files
• 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.
• Compile student information and materials and prepare reports
• Assist licensed staff with phone calls to parents
• Employ good judgment in a variety of situations, including emergencies
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, parents, and general public
• Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and complete work within established timelines
• Confer, as needed, with licensed staff concerning ELD intervention programs and materials to meet student needs

General Performance Requirements:

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor or program lead.
• Follow all district policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
• Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague, or district patron.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment. May provide guidance and assistance to regular, temporary, or substitute employees as required. Instructional Assistants do not supervise other employees.

Experience Required:

Prior job related experience with school age children.

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent, plus 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.
• 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/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity.
• English/Spanish Bilingual skills 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.

The hourly pay range listed below is for the 2026/27 school year.   Classified employees who pass the District's English/Spanish bilingual test will earn an additional 5% per hour.

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.

Salary : $20 - $24