What are the responsibilities and job description for the FGHS Summer Instructional Assistant (3 positions) 2026 position at Forest Grove High School?
Deadline Date: 05/22/2026
Description
- Initial screening will begin May 22nd, 2026 .
- Two positions available
- This position runs from June 22nd - July 16th, 2026
- Duty day runs from 7:30 am - 1:00 pm ( 5.5 hours per day )
- Applicants are expected to stay for the professional development hours Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
Instructional Assistant – 2026 Summer Learning Program
Forest Grove School District is seeking dedicated, collaborative, and student-centered Instructional Assistants to support the implementation of the 2026 Summer School Program. Instructional Assistants will work under the guidance of licensed teachers to provide high-quality instruction, foster student engagement, and ensure a supportive learning environment.
This temporary position requires a passion for student success, flexibility, and the ability to implement instructional interventions in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
The Summer Learning Program is designed to:
- Strengthen literacy instruction and intervention practices.
- Support student engagement through meaningful discourse and collaboration.
- Provide hands-on science learning opportunities.
- Increase teacher and staff capacity through embedded professional learning.
- Create supportive and inclusive classroom environments for all students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide small group and one-on-one instructional interventions in literacy and science.
- Assist the lead teacher in maintaining a positive, safe, and engaging classroom culture.
- Facilitate meaningful student discourse and collaborative learning activities.
- Prepare and organize instructional materials, hands-on science kits, and classroom resources.
- Assist in monitoring student progress and collecting data to inform instructional shifts.
- Support student safety during transitions, arrivals, departures, and meal times.
- Work closely with teachers, coordinators, and other support staff to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student records and information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working with school-aged children in an educational or recreational setting.
- Ability to follow instructional plans and implement feedback in real-time.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of an instructional team.
Preferred:
- Previous experience as an Instructional Assistant or Paraprofessional.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred
- Experience with literacy intervention strategies or hands-on science curriculum.
- Completion of district-required paraprofessional assessments or college coursework in education.
Work Schedule
- Staff Training/Prep Begins: June 22, 2026.
- Summer Learning Program: June 22, 2026 – July 16, 2026.
- Weekly Schedule: Monday through Thursday ( No Fridays ).
- Flexibility: Staff may complete additional planning and preparation work during evenings or weekends as the regular school year concludes to ensure program readiness.
Compensation
Instructional Assistant hourly rate, Level I, Grade 5
Nature of Position
This is a temporary summer assignment and does not constitute permanent employment beyond the Summer Learning Program dates.
The Forest Grove School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides services to the public on an equal opportunity basis and does not discriminate in employment or the provision of public services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, citizenship or marital status.