Instructional Assistant-Title

• Position Type:
  Instructional Assistant/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/19/2026
• Location:
  
  Veneta Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  08/31/2026

Fern Ridge School District is accepting applications for a 6.0 Title Instructional Assistant at Veneta Elementary
. This position provides student support and other duties as required. Supervision, light cleaning, and clerical work may also be required. Preference is given to highly qualified applicants. The successful candidate must be able to pass a fingerprint background check with the Oregon Department of Education (cost is $87.50). Fingerprint background check with the Oregon Department of Education (cost is $87.50).

Background checks are required for each successful candidate prior to starting work.

• Ability to work closely with students and positively assist them with learning & behavior goals.
• Ability to stay on a daily schedule and ensure small group instruction begins on time.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to take direction and feedback from supervising staff.
• Fingerprint background check with the Oregon Department of Education (cost is $87.50). Background checks are required for each successful candidate prior to starting work.
• Ability to multi-task and work within a flexible schedule and routine.

• Problem solver; comfortable creating or improving upon existing systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to be proactive and positive with staff and students.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others to achieve common goals.
• Ability to foster and maintain a positive school culture, characterized by trust, shared thought leadership, and respect.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor even in stressful situations.

• Pay Range of $17.07 - $21.48 per hour depending on concurrent years of in-district experience
• Pay Range of $17.07- $17.85 per hour depending on experience in a similar role outside of the district
• Paid Personal Days
• Health, dental, vision, andlife insurance

Position is open until filled.

August 31, 2026

An Aff… employer:
Fern Ridge School District 28J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as require by state and federal law. If you have any concerns or complaints, please contact Human Resources at  Ext 1203.

A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pensions.

A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicant's veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).

Fern Ridge School District 28J
Human Resources Department
88834 Territorial Road
Elmira, OR 97437

Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..us
Phone:  Ext. 1203
E-Mail: bscriber.or.us

Fern Ridge School District Is An Aff… Employer/Veteran's Preference Employer.

For Veteran's Preference, contact the district office for information on required documentation.