Family Engagement and Academic Support Paraprofessional - 7 hours​/day - Hood River Middle School

Family Engagement and Academic Support Paraprofessional - 7 hours/day
- Hood River Middle School

Hood River County SD 115-Hood River Middle School
- Hood River, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Hood River County School District

Job : 5869890
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 04, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Open until filled. Thisis aRegular Classified position, budgeted for 7 hour/day, for 193 days in a full school year. This position will beginin late August, 2026

Application Process:

Current District Regular Employees:
Sign into Talent Ed as an interal applicant. Submit your letter of interest in Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking. Outline your qualifications, experience and interest in this position.

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches):

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

Complete and submit your Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking application. Include the following:

• Letter of interest addressed to Jennifer Schlosser, Hood River Middle School Assistant Principal;
• Current resume;
• Three (3) recent letters of reference;
• Unofficial college transcripts or certification(s). Official transcripts orCBEST/or equivalent rigorous test score report will be required upon hire.

All materials need to be incorporated and uploaded into your Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking application.

JOB SUMMARY

The job of the Family Engagement and Academic Support Paraprofessional is to facilitate student academic success and interpersonal relationship skills and serve as a direct liaison between the school and the family. The Family Engagement and Academic Support Specialist will provide direct feedback to students, parents/guardians, and the administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, and concerns. This position also serves as a link between the school and community partners.

The Family Engagement and Academic Support Paraprofessional position is a bilingual (English/Spanish) position focusing on the success of our under-served student populations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Essential duties of this position include the following.

• Support outreach efforts to engage families (community and district-wide events, school open houses, etc).
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to support teacher’s expectations, develop improvement methods, and/or reinforce classroom goals in the home environment.
• Collaborates with counselors and teachers for the purpose of providing feedback to families and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Collaborates with school personnel, families, and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes and family involvement.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g., parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, district, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
• Translates information between parents and school employees within the program.
• Works with building personnel to communicate in English/Spanish about school events and opportunities.
• A flexible schedule will be needed for after-school and evening events that promote student success and family engagement.
• 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.
• Monitors student activities (i.e., classroom, lunch, school grounds, events, etc.)
• Reinforce and reteach the Student Code of Conduct.
• Facilitate family engagement activities and involvement in the academic life of middle school students.
• Works with school counselors and administrators to serve as a community resource for prevention services and other community services available to students/parents/families/legal guardians.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate…