Instructional Support Paraprofessional Hood River Academy

Position: Instructional Support Paraprofessional - 3.5 hours/day - Hood River Options Academy
This job posting will remain "Open Until Filled." This is a Regular position, budgeted to work 3.5 hours/day, beginning with the 2026/27 school year.

Application Process:

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches):

Submit an electronic application through Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking (link on District website or click this link )

Include with your electronic application:

• A letter of interest to JAnne Carloss, Hood River Options Academy Principal;
• Current resume;
• Three (3) recent letters of reference or the names and contact information for three (3) professional references;
• Official college transcripts or test score report(s) will be required upon hire.

Current District Regular Employees :

Submit your interest letter in Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking

Job Purpose Statement:

The job of the Instructional Support and SDI Paraprofessional is done under the direct or indirect supervision of an administrator for the purpose of assisting in the instruction and supervision of students. Applicants should demonstrate flexibility, patience, and a belief that every student can grow. Employees in this classification do not supervise other staff but they will supervise and instruct students at times.

This position will support students at the Hood River Options Academy with a primary focus on implementing specifically designed instruction for students on IEPs. Experience working with multiple grade levels in special education. Strong understanding of effective instructional approaches and excellent understanding of alternative education and trauma. Team player with strong communication skills.

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 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 assignments 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 or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress or implementing of students' objectives.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information 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, students with special needs, computer labs, physical or occupational therapy, or talented and gifted.)

Experience Required:

• Experience working with all levels of students in an alternative education program, providing services to students who present a variety of learning styles and challenges, preferred.
• Experience with online learning platforms, or have the ability to readily learn these systems. Preference will be given to applicants who have ready experience and skills.

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…