Instructional Assistant - Agriculture​/Land Lab

Instructional Assistant – Agriculture / Land Lab

Molalla River SD 35 – Molalla High School, Molalla, Oregon. Starting date:
August 25, 2026.

Job : 5791997 |
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled |
Re‑Posted: Jul 01, 2026 |
Position Type: Full‑Time |
Salary: $19.65 to $26.89 per hour

Instructional Assistant

Agriculture/Land Lab

Work 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 185 days per year. Anticipated start date:
August 25, 2026.

May include evening and weekend work to respond to livestock and property emergencies. On‑call hours will be compensated.

Position serves Molalla High School/Land Lab.

Goal:
Assist licensed teachers in supervising and teaching students enrolled in the agriculture science program, grades 9–12, on the 50‑acre land lab.

• Animal Production (nutrition, genetics, diseases, facilities, etc.) including beef cattle, sheep, swine, horses, poultry, rabbits, dogs, cats, and other small animals
• Plant Production including greenhouse crop production, nursery production, landscape design, and floral design
• Science Principles with research projects
• Agricultural mechanics and tractor operation

Must have completed two years of higher education, or an Associate’s degree (or higher), or passed a Paraprofessional Assessment.

Requirements include:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English; organize and prioritize work; relate to students of varied skills; operate power tools and tractors; pass driver training test (good driving record required); manage students in emotional situations; collaborate with staff, students, parents, volunteers, & community members; follow directions; maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Skills to use position‑specific equipment, standard computer software, basic farm maintenance and general repairs, supervise others, manage time, and organize tasks.
• Knowledge of animal husbandry, classroom management, horticulture, greenhouse crop management.
• Desired: three years of related experience; bilingual and bicultural skills; university teacher preparation training.

Include the following. Other duties may also be assigned.

• Work collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, curriculum implementation, student interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing student social growth.
• Assist students in the use and application of vocational knowledge, skills, tools, processes, and equipment. May coordinate with business representatives in in‑school or off‑site work environments.
• Supervise student agriculture interns, including training in tool use, daily operations, and project performance.
• Oversee daily farm tasks: feeding of livestock, health checks, basic maintenance and repairs, greenhouse crop management (trimming, fertilizing, transplanting, propagating, pest control, watering).
• Attend and assist students at FFA functions at instructor’s request (evenings, weekends, and some summer support).
• Pick up teaching supplies from local vendors.
• Set up student learning stations.
• Communicate with students, parents, and community members with respect and confidentiality, consistent with staff, administrator, and district policies.
• Oversee student behavior and safety; intervene when students are out of control or in unsafe situations.
• Provide instructional support and tutoring in large groups, small groups, and one‑on‑one situations.
• Document behavior and progress; assist teacher in assessing progress and maintaining student weekly progress reports.
• Assist instructors in meeting curriculum goals.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.
• Perform clerical duties: copying, operating office equipment, answering telephones, ordering materials, and record keeping.

• High School Diploma (Associates Degree or two years post‑high school education) or successful passage of the written Instructional Assistant competency examination.
• Valid First Aid/CPR card.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license.

• Lori Harper, Human Resources –
  Email: lori.harper.or.us