Dual Language Immersion Instructional Assistant - Bilingual; Spanish - Hawks View Elementary

Dual Language Immersion Instructional Assistant
- Bilingual (Spanish) - Hawks View Elementary

SHERWOOD SD 88J HAWKS VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Sherwood, Oregon.

Job : 5711054

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Title: Bilingual Instructional Assistant
- Dual Language Immersion (Spanish) - Grades K-5

FTE: 4.25 hrs/day - .53 FTE

Location: Hawks View Elementary School

Reports To: School Administrator and/or designee

Position

Start Date:

August 26, 2026

Must be considered Highly Qualified to apply

The definition of Highly Qualified is:

• Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education obtaining at least 36 credits per year
• Obtained an Associates (or higher) degree
• Obtained a Paraprofessional Certificate through Praxis

Purpose

To improve student achievement by performing duties related to the assessment and enrollment of language minority students in the District’s instructional programs; providing interpretation and translation; facilitating parent involvement; providing bilingual instructional and non‑instructional support under supervision; and performing various clerical duties.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives supervision from Administrator and may receive guidance and direction from Administrative Assistant and/or licensed staff. Exercises no supervision.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Required to speak, understand, read and write Spanish and English
• Willing to learn and implement new programs
• Positive Attitude
• Excellent communication, organizational and management skills
• Ability to work well with children and teachers
• Comprehend and follow written and oral instructions and complete work within established timelines
• Basic technology skills
• Communicate with appropriate student age group requiring both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches
• Flexible and works well with others
• Support individual students IEPs (Individual Education Plans), behavior support plans and other student plans
• Assist with supervision of students in classroom
• Assist with communicating student expectations
• Administer school‑wide assessments
• Behavior Management – Implement district and/or building approved behavior interventions/management
• Data Input
• Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in the social and educational development of the students
• Implement district mandated intervention programs under teacher guidance, including assessing, placing, preparing materials, teaching and monitoring the progress of students in small group instruction
• Provide teachers data to document student progress
• Understand and maintain district guidelines regarding safety and confidentiality
• Provide students a safe and secure environment at all times, including playground supervision, crosswalk duty, cafeteria duty, monitor before school and small group management
• Clerical support and simple maintenance and operation of school equipment and supplies
• Maintain a confidential, non‑preferential, non‑judgmental manner towards the students, staff and program
• Work with a variety of students and demonstrate a willingness to gain the information and training necessary to work effectively
• Employ good judgement in a variety of situations, including emergencies
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff and general public
• Prepare instructional materials related to area of assignment
• Supervise students on the playground, in the cafeteria and at crosswalks
• Administer minor first aid
• Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and complete work within established timelines
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs

This job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions. The administration reserves the right to modify or add duties as necessary.

Workplace Expectations

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