Bilingual Elementary Instructional Assistant

Harvey Clarke Elementary School; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Clarke Elementary School in Forest Grove seeks an Instructional Assistant - General with bilingual English/Spanish preferred. The role supports teachers by providing focused academic, social-emotional, and behavioral assistance to students during the school day in a general elementary classroom.

Starting immediately, the position involves supervision, small‑group instruction, behavior support, basic clerical tasks, and collaboration with staff to tailor interventions.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent; 72 quarter hours of accredited college or equivalent education or passing score on District HQ Assessment.
• Experience: Prior job related experience with school age children; preferred experience teaching lagging social, emotional and behavioral skills.
• Skills: Proficient with computer and office equipment; strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse students and families.

Responsibilities

• Provides constant supervision and monitoring of students during transitions and daily activities.
• Delivers individual and small group direct instructional services under supervision of licensed staff.
• Provides behavioral support and collaborates with students to develop social, emotional, and academic skills.
• Adapts interaction style to meet needs of individual students.
• Performs limited clerical tasks related to instructional duties.

Skills

Bilingual communication (English/Sp an

Excellent oral and written skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavioral support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent; 72 quarter hours or passing HQ Assessment

Job description

Harvey Clarke Elementary School in Forest Grove seeks an Instructional Assistant - General with bilingual English/Spanish preferred. The role supports teachers by providing focused academic, social-emotional, and behavioral assistance to students during the school day in a general elementary classroom.

Starting immediately, the position involves supervision, small‑group instruction, behavior support, basic clerical tasks, and collaboration with staff to tailor interventions.