Instructional Assistant Wy'east Middle School

Instructional Assistant - 7.5 hours/ day
- Wy'east Middle School

Hood River County SD 176-Wyeast Middle School
- Hood River, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job : 5899250
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Open until filled. This is a Regular, 7.5 hour/day Instructional Assistant position at Wy'east Middle School and will begin immediately. This position is budgeted for 188 days during the 2026/27 school year, however actual days will be prorated based on date of hire.

Job Purpose Statement
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The job of Instructional Assistant is done under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed staff member or school administrator to support student learning and growth. The incumbent performs a variety of general instructional and small group support, as well as student supervision duties to assist the school and the staff at Wy'east Middle School. Instructional support may include working with groups of students or one-on-one with students, under the direction of a licensed staff member in a planned and evaluated program;

assists in providing a safe, healthy environment for students; and performs a variety of general clerical duties. Employees in this classification do not supervise other employees.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist licensed staff in the social and educational development of students
• Implement district adopted curriculum and intervention programs with licensed staff guidance. This includes preparing materials, teaching and monitoring student progress, and small group instruction
• Collect data as prescribed by the licensed staff
• Understand and maintain district guidelines regarding safety and confidentiality
• Provide students a safe and secure environment at all times. This may include playground 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 area of assignment
• 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 assist in maintaining classroom discipline. Guide and reinforce student understanding of rules and procedures
• Participate in professional development activities related to assignment
• 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 as directed
• Compile student information and materials and prepare reports as requested
• Assist licensed staff with phone calls of a general nature to parents
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to meet the needs of the students and the expectations of the district
• Employ good judgment in a variety of situations, including emergencies
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and general public
• Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and complete work within established timelines
• Confer, as needed, with licensed staff concerning programs and materials to meet student needs
• Experience using spreadsheets and computer information systems, developing communications and publications, and implementing or supporting Multi-Tiered Systems of Support in an educational setting.
• Other related duties as assigned

Experience Required
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Prior job related experience working with and providing support to middle school students and English Language Learners. Prior experience with technology (spreadsheets and computer information systems), working in a library setting, and with communications and publications (preferred). Experience with multi-tiered systems of support in education.

Education Required
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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), the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment, or other rigorous knowledge test accepted by the District. Official college transcripts or passing test results will be required, upon hire.

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 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…