ELD Instructional Assistant II

Colonel Wright Elementary School

The Dalles (OR)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 31,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Colonel Wright Elementary School in The Dalles, Oregon is seeking an ELD Educational Assistant I for the 2026-27 school year. This temporary position supports classroom teachers by assisting English language learners and supervising students during instructional activities.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED, meets ESSEA requirements, and can translate simple materials for parent conferences. Prior experience with children is preferred.

Qualifications

Aide in English language support and instruction.
Assist with classroom activities and student supervision.
Knowledge of bilingual/bicultural needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assists students in understanding instructional concepts and reemphasizes basic elements of teacher-led activities.
Aids in preparation of instructional and enrichment materials, including translations as needed.
Guides independent study and remedial work set up by the teacher.
Performs simple translations of documents and communicates with families during conferences.
Maintains confidentiality and supports orderly classroom operations.

Skills

ESL support

Student supervision

Bilingual / Bi-Cultural

Translation (simple)

Education

High school diploma or GED

ESSEA requirements or equivalent

Job description

North Wasco County School District 21 Colonel Wright Elementary School - The Dalles, Oregon Open in Google Maps

ELD Educational Assistant I

North Wasco County School District 21 Colonel Wright Elementary School - The Dalles, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Wasco County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5657441

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 19, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

District Focus

North Wasco County School District ispleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants forthe position ofELL Educational Assistant I-Temporary for the 26'-27' school year. We are very proud of our District and the teachers, administrators, and support staff that provides the best education possible for the children of 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.”

NWASCO Online:www.nwasco.k12.or.us

Application Process

All application materials must be submitted electronically, as part of your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application.Include the following supplemental documents:

Complete District Application
Letter of interest
Current Resume
Two (2) recent letters of reference

SALARY

$18.19-$21.09 (non-PERS)
$19.35-$22.43 (PERS)

Job Purpose Statement/s

Assists the classroom teacher with students who are limited in their English proficiency by performing a wide variety of instructional and clerical duties along with student supervision. The designation of ELD Educational Assistant I designation is for those not meeting the designated second language (generally Spanish) bilingual proficiency standards.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and experience in working with children and/or young adolescents; ability to meet the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Education Act (ESSEA) (minimum72 quarter hours of accredited college or equivalent education or successfully passed Work Keys Test in the areas ofApplied Mathematics - 4, Workplace Documents - 4, and Business Writing - 3).

(ASSESSMENT IS OFFERED BY THE DISTRICT.)

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required

Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance and employer drug and/or alcohol testing.

Experience Required

Prior job related experience paid or volunteer with school age children in an educational setting is preferred.

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 requiring use of both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches.
Ability to instruct a wide variety of students in a number of different situations.
Ability to operate basic office and audio-visual equipment.
Ability to accurately perform alphabetizing, record-keeping and filing procedures.
Ability to abide by 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assists students in their understanding of instructional concepts by reemphasizing the basic elements of teacher-directed activities with those students needing additional or repetitive assistance.
Assists with the preparation of instructional and enrichment materials for the student using the student’s primary language.
Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.
Assists with simple school translations and documents and perform translation services during parent conferences.
Writes simple letters, and other student or parent materials in the appropriate foreign language.
Administers tests and language assessments under the guidance of the teacher for the purpose of evaluating students’ language ability.
Confers with students, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing students’ objectives.
Performs record-keeping and basic clerical functions for the purpose of supporting teachers in maintaining updated records
Participates in various meetings for the purpose of supporting students in the completion of their work and /or sharing the progress of students with other staff and/or parents and Non-English speaking participants. Simple IEP’S (School Involved)
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.
Administers standardized tests under the supervision of the teacher.
Supervises students during instructional and non-instructional activities, including hallways, lunchroom, playground, gymnasium, library and bus lines.
Assists in filing, sorting, alphabetizing, data collecting and organizing materials.
Enforces classroom and school rules in a consistent manner and flows guidelines for implementation of disciplinary actions.
Detains students for alleged misconduct and delivers students to appropriate authority.
Monitors all non-school personnel and directs them to the office or off school premises.
Performs some oral and written translations as needed. Performs general clerical duties and office organization, including, considerable typing, filing, and record keeping. Counting and preparing g money for bank deposit, maintaining records, copying, cutting stencils, alphabetizing and filling materials, operating office equipment, preparing basic art work, typing lists and reports, selling and recording lunch tickets, and maintaining supply inventory.
Maintains a positive and effective relationship with administrators, students, staff, parents and patrons.

Language Skills

Knowledge of English, in both written and verbal form; use correct punctuation, grammar and spelling.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions given orally and/or in writing.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, volunteers, coworkers or other employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Reading Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Workplace Expectations

Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
Have regular and punctual attendance.
Confer regularly with other licensed staff and immediate supervisor.
Follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or District patron.
Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.

Any offer of employment made by North Wasco County School District is contingent upon satisfactory results of

1. Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under theFederalControlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812.This includes, but is not limited to,marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except thosefederallyrecognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.

2. Criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

Bilingual/Bi-Cultural applicants are highly desirable, and encouraged to apply.

Position Type: Full-Time Temporary

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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