Title Instructional Assistant

Title I Instructional Assistant

TIGARD-TUALATIN SD 23J JAMES TEMPLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Tigard, Oregon Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5916656
Final date to receive applications: Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 04, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant 3 - Title 1

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Special Services and/or designee

FTE: .75 (6 hrs/day)

POSITION

START DATE:

As soon as possible after hire

*********** MUST BE HIGHLY QUALIFIED****************************

• 72 Quarter hours of credit; or
• obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
• met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness.) Currently the District is accepting test results from the Praxis Parapro test.

Under the direct supervision of teachers, performs a variety of duties in assisting a licensed teacher in the implementation of instructional programs for students with language needs. May function in an instructional setting separate from the teacher, exercising a considerable degree of skill with supervision within the framework of a teacher-planned and evaluated program. Prepares instructional materials, maintains classroom discipline, and conducts planned activities using teacher designated methods.

Provides when needed translation District services. Performs other related duties as assigned.

The essential requirements and responsibilities of this position are listed below. Employees in this position must possess the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

• Works twenty to forty hours. Maintains a high level of mental functioning and emotional control
• Has hearing and visual ability correctable to normal range
• Has motor skill sufficient to walk, kneel, and stand for extended periods
• Implements planned activities using teacher designated methods and materials for individuals and small groups for the purpose of instructional support
• Proficient English usage, grammar and punctuation skills
• Assists in maintaining classroom discipline
• Prepares instructional materials, using a typewriter, word processor, duplicating equipment, resource materials, AV equipment, and the like
• Assists in ordering, preparing, administering and correcting instructional materials
• Provides back-up support to other positions in the school in case of absence or work overload
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Attend District-provided in-service and educational activities
• Escort and monitor students in an environment (including classroom, playground, cafeteria, buses, field trips, etc.)
• Employ good judgment in a variety of situations
• Work effectively with students with diverse needs
• Demonstrate the ability to acquire new skills and obtain new information necessary to work effectively with ELL students
• Demonstrate skills necessary to be an effective member of a team
• Communicate effectively with parents, including English/foreign language translation
• Assist in administering English-language assessment tests
• Assist in implementing educational programs designed by the ELL and/or classroom teacher
• Assist in implementing behavioral and disciplinary programs designed by the ELL/classroom teacher
• Help with and/or monitor student's completion of classroom assignments
• Correct objective test and assignments, record scores and ELL student attendance
• Contact parents to communicate objective information as designated by the ELL and/or classroom teacher
• Assist teachers in preparing and maintaining instructional materials and maintain files
• Assist classroom teacher in maintaining classroom environment
• Practice instructional practices, procedures and equipment
• Provide assistance to English and non-English speaking students
• Effectively using appropriate communications with other employees and students by exercising tact, courtesy, and good judgment
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers and other employees
• Working with accuracy and attention to detail to meet deadlines
• Understanding and executing oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures
• Operating standard office equipment such as typewriter, computer terminal, word processor, calculator, and photocopier in an effective manner
• Physically performing duties as assigned
• Spanish Preferred

• Learn and implement policies for students of program employee is responsible for (see duties and responsibilities for specific job)
• Keep current on changes in requirements of the job by possessing a willingness to attend training, classes or workshops
• Under the direction of a licensed teacher or administrator this position may…