Instructional Assistant , Alt Ed

Instructional Assistant 4, Alt Ed

TIGARD-TUALATIN SD 23J HAZELBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL - Tualatin, Oregon

• Job : 5553868
• Final date to receive applications: Mar 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
• Posted: Feb 24, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary: $22.02 to $28.80 Per Hour
• Job Categories: Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA

JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant 4, Alt Ed-Student Advocate

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal and/or designee

FTE: 1.0 (8 hours per day) 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Start Date: As soon as possible after hire

GENERAL DUTIES

SUMMARY:

Assist and communicate with students exercising both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches. This position will be a combination of supervision (general and targeted) working with students one on one and/or with small groups assisting with study skills, organizational skills, behavior management and academics.

• Make some independent judgments within prescribed policies and procedures
• Employ good judgment in a variety of situations, including emergencies
• Work with a variety of students and demonstrate a willingness to gain the information and training necessary to work effectively
• Possess the characteristics and understanding to be an effective member of an educational support team
• Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and complete work within established time lines
• Communicate with appropriate student age group requiring the exercise of both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches
• Maintain a confidential, non-preferential, non-judgmental manner towards the students, staff, and program
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and general public
• Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage, and sentence construction of the English language as necessary to detect and correct basic errors in prepared materials
• Supervision is a normal responsibility of this position

• Knowledge of or ability to learn quickly, educational programs
• Work both independently without direct supervision and as a member of a team
• Write and communicate on the computer
• Under the supervision of the Teacher Coordinator, implement a system for disseminating information to employees
• Provide follow-up and feedback support to students
• Attend and participate in team meetings, including transition planning meetings, when requested
• Attend all training seminars regarding procedures and practices
• 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
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Two years minimum of post high school education is required
• Oregon Driver's License, or ability to get to and from work in a timely manner and perform the essential functions of the position
• Other certifications/trainings as required to execute the Essential Functions and Duties and Responsibilities of this position (i.e. blood sugar testing, bee sting, dispensing of prescription medication)
• All employees must be able to communicate in an effective manner. Employees with English as a second language must be able to communicate their need for clarification and/or interpretation of directions. Employee should be willing to attend English class as requested by supervisor.
• Effectively communicate verbally and written with staff parents and business partners
• Communicate with high needs students in a manner that reflects the department's standards for a consistent, positive and nurturing attitude

• See near and far (i.e. constant observation of students)
• Discriminate colors (i.e. teaching colors)
• Hear sufficiently to perform the duties and responsibilities (i.e. understand speech which may be difficult to understand, listening for…