Instructional Assistant - Riverdale Grade School

Instructional Assistant - Riverdale Grade School

Location:

Riverdale Grade School, Portland, Oregon

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Jul 10, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Aug 24, 2026
• FTE: 0.8125 (32.5 hours per week)
• Salary: $20.42 - $22.99 per hour
• FLSA:
  Nonexempt
• Reports to:
  
  Site Principal
• Position Type:
  Part Time

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

To facilitate the educational process with students, parents, and staff by effectively providing instructional support services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Possesses knowledge of District policies and regulations relating to areas of responsibility.
• Develops and implements activities that encourage students to be lifelong learners.
• Assists teachers in instructional activities that allow for differentiated learning opportunities.
• Instructs students in small group and one-on-one settings and revises lesson plans or teaching strategies as necessary to achieve the learning objectives.
• Monitors and documents individual and group student progress and reports this information to supervising teachers.
• Performs clerical and other tasks to assist the teacher, including grading papers, data entry, preparing teaching materials, maintaining accurate records, and the like.
• Helps students to develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults.
• Promotes the safety of students by helping them to develop self-confidence.
• Utilizes and models school behavior management programs.
• Assists in communications between students, teachers, and parents as requested by the supervising teacher.
• Provides special support to students with disabilities, including organizational assistance, one-on-one supervision, and eating and movement as necessary.
• Supervises students as part of hall, lunch, or recess duties or as otherwise requested.
• Works cooperatively with students, parents, staff, and community members to project a positive, service-oriented demeanor.
• Special Needs assignments may include: assisting a student with toileting needs, some student lifting, and consulting with specialized support staff.
• May accompany students and teachers on trips.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in district-provided in-service activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities related to job responsibilities.
• May assist in paperwork preparation, proctoring, and coordination of OAKS, ACT, and SAT tests for SPED students.
• May coordinate weekly feedback on SPED and 504 students to assist the Learning Specialist or Counselor with weekly email progress reports to parents.
• Assist students in study skills to support work given in the classroom.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Oregon Department of Education fingerprint clearance is required.
• Required health training:
  Valid First Aid/CPR-AED cards, blood borne pathogens, and Epi Pen training.
• Genuine enjoyment of working with students in a school setting.
• Outstanding communication skills—both oral and written—which are effective across a wide variety of audiences, including students, parents, and staff.
• Respects workplace confidentiality and maintains professionalism.
• Technical competencies, including general office machines, word processing, spreadsheets, email, and the like.

EDUCATION/VOCATIONAL PREPARATION

• Either two years of full-time college coursework or the ability to pass a Para educator Assessment upon hire is required.
• Experience working with students in a school setting is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

A moderate degree of physical stamina with occasional lifting of 10 to 50 pounds. Ability to move freely to various locations within the classroom and other supervisory settings (cafeteria/playground). Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and bending. For clerical-related work, frequent repetitive activities involve hands, arms, and legs. Exposure to noise and activity in a school setting. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and fringe benefits will be reviewed annually by the School Board.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

RIVERDALE recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of RIVERDALE that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans’ status, genetic information, or disability in any educational programs, activities, or employment.

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact Tammie Wing (twing.or.us) for additional information or assistance.

• Tammie Wing, Human Resources
• RIVERDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT
• Email: twing.or.us

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