Program Assistant-Early Literacy SY

Program Assistant - Early Literacy 26-27 SY

North Wasco County School District 21, Dry Hollow Elementary School – The Dalles, Oregon

Job : 5640865

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

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Aug 21, 2026

District Focus: North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of a Program Assistant I – Early Literacy for the 26–27 school year. We are very proud of our District and the teachers, administrators, and support staff that provide the best education possible for the children in our community. Thank you for seeking this opportunity to be part of our team.

District Mission: “Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career, and life ready.”

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This position assists staff by performing a wide variety of instructional and clerical duties along with student supervision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary (non-PERS): $17.71–$19.93

Salary (PERS): $18.84–$21.84

• Knowledge of basic teaching methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of instructional materials and their uses.
• Knowledge of effective student management techniques.
• Knowledge of current office practices and procedures.
• Ability to enjoy interaction with and effectively supervise students.
• Ability to instruct a wide variety of students in a number of different situations.
• Ability to understand the phases and temperaments of children and young adolescents at different growth and maturity levels.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in stressful situations.
• Ability to operate basic office and audio‑visual equipment.
• Ability to accurately perform alphabetizing, record‑keeping, and filing procedures.
• Ability to accurately transfer, record, and convey information and materials, as required by the position.
• Ability to abide by the confidentiality rights of students and parents.
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to apply school district rules, regulations, policies, and practices in a fair, consistent manner.

• High school diploma or GED and experience in working with children and/or young adolescents; ability to meet the requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
• Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain one if directed by the district under ORS 342.664(2).

• Assists in communicating with teachers and parents about students' progress.
• Assists with record‑keeping to monitor students' daily and monthly data on learning progress.
• Assists students in understanding instructional and/or behavioral concepts by reemphasizing the basic elements of teacher‑directed activities.
• Assists with the preparation of instructional and/or behavioral materials for classroom activities.
• Guides independent study and remedial work set up by the teacher.
• Supervises and performs academic and classroom testing in accordance with established procedures.
• Sets up and operates audio‑visual and other instructional equipment.
• Records grades, checks student work, corrects papers that do not require subjective evaluation, and supervises testing and make‑up work.
• Secures and stores instructional materials as needed by the teacher or students.
• Supervises students during instructional and non‑instructional activities, including hallways, lunchroom, playground, gymnasium, library, and bus lines.
• Keeps records and charts of student progress.
• Attends appropriate meetings to share information on assigned students.
• Attends in‑service and staff development activities as requested by supervisor.
• Assists in filing, sorting, alphabetizing, data collecting, and organizing materials.
• Enforces classroom and school…