Instructional Assistant - LRC Patton Middle School

Instructional Assistant - LRC (6.75 hours/day) - Patton Middle School

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted:
  7/31/2026
• Location:
  
  Patton Middle School

Job Title: Instructional Assistant – Special Education Assistant - LRC

Salary Range: $17.34-$23.24
* Please note these rates reflect the 2025–2026 school year and will be updated upon adoption of the classified agreement.

Reports to: Building Principal or Designee

Please note that this position is 183 days with 6 paid holidays, paid sick leave and paid flexible personal leave (3 days per year). If hired after the start of the school year, days and leave are pro-rated. The McMinnville School District provides generous personal and family benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage.

To improve student achievement by assisting a licensed teacher in the implementation of an educational program for students to perform instructional activities in support of the prescribed lesson plan; assisting in providing a safe, healthy educational environment for students and performing other duties as assigned.

In addition to the job duties of an IA I, this position performs a variety of instructional and/or support duties to assist the school and teachers in instruction, supervision, and education of students with special needs (medical and/or disability) in regular education classroom settings (inclusion), as well as self-contained settings.

• Works under the supervision of an appropriately licensed teacher or administrator who assigns the instructional activities that the instructional assistant carries out.
• Documents progress of students to assist the teacher in assessing progress with education plans. Maintain, or assist in maintaining student progress reports.
• Assists through one on one and small group instruction and tutoring; and can include assistance in the testing of students and performing a variety of clerical duties in support of the teacher.
• May assist students with common daily tasks such as eating, dressing, toileting, to include diapering. May provide health services and assistance to include, but not limited to, changing dressings, assisting with oxygen, assisting with insulin, assisting with nebulizers or inhalers, and assisting with walkers, wheelchairs, canes, crutches.
• Help support students in developing positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults.
• Promote safety of the students through the application of the district's student management and safety guidelines.
• May participate in IEP planning and assessment meetings to provide direct input and recommendations on student progress and needs.
• Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
  
  Takes steps to intervene when students are not in control, not in the proper location, or may be in dangerous or unsafe situations.
• Responsible for being familiar with the school/district policies and procedures which govern the work.
• Prompt and regular attendance is required.

• Maintains classroom equipment, materials, and students' files, records, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as may be required.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Confers, under the supervision of the teacher, with teachers, parents, and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in the evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing of students' objectives. Exercises discretion and assures protection of student confidentiality consistent with the direction and guidance of staff, administrators, and school/district…