Instructional Assistant - ELL; Bilingual

FOREST GROVE SD 15 Fern Hill Elementary School in Oregon - Forest Grove, Oregon Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5958376 Final date to receive applications: Oct 19, 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Oct 14, 2026

• This posting will close at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, October 19, 2026
• Location:
  
  Fern Hill Elementary
• Hours:
  
  6
• Start date:
  
  As soon your Background and Fingerprints clear
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required

Job Classification:
Instructional Services

Job Title:
Instructional Assistant - ELL

POSITION SUMMARY

The job of “Instructional Assistant - ELL” is done under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed staff member for the purpose/s of assisting the classroom teacher with the instruction and supervision of ELL students. The Instructional Assistant also performs clerical duties and monitors student behavior. Employees in this classification do not supervise others.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists licensed staff members for the purpose of instructing ELL students, individually and in small groups, by implementing lesson plans, instructional activities; administering tests; teaching library skills; and planning.
• Assists ELL certified staff with ELL curriculum implementation and meet regularly with ELL staff.
• Works under the guidelines of the ELL Program Director and ELL certified staff to provide assistance to ELL students.
• Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides 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 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.).

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confers with licensed staff members, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of ELL students’ progress and/or implementing of ELL students’ objectives.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (i.e., accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• 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).
• Maintains consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education :
High School diploma or equivalent; 72 quarter hours of accredited college or equivalent education or passing score on District HQ Assessment.

Experience :
Prior job related experience paid or volunteer with school age children.

Skills :
Operate a computer, office machines, telephone and other technology equipment. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organization skills. Skills to perform instructional activities, communicate with parents,…