Elementary School DLC Instructional Assistant - Riddle School District

Douglas Education Service District; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Douglas Education Service District seeks a Developmental Learning Classroom (DLC) Instructional Assistant for Riddle Elementary School. This 6-hour/day, 5-day/week position begins immediately to support students with special education needs.

The role involves assisting in planning/implementing activities, supervising students, and maintaining confidential records. Training in district procedures is provided, with an emphasis on individualized supports.

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• 1–2 years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must meet current Federal Department of Education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in planning and implementing learning experiences for students in special education.
• Confer with the teacher to provide feedback on student performance, progress, and testing activities.
• Assist in devising strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on student needs.
• Monitor classroom management per the district's discipline procedures; training provided.
• Provide supervision of students with special needs in buildings or other school areas and activities.
• Assist in handling discipline problems per behavior support plans.
• Occasionally help with physical activities including moving/lifting of students with disabilities.
• Occasionally assist with basic feeding and personal hygiene needs including potty training or diaper changes.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about students and staff.
• Work independently and use problem solving with individual student needs.

Skills

Communication

Special needs awareness

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

1–2 years related experience or training

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Douglas Education Service District

Elementary School DLC Instructional Assistant - Riddle School District JobID: 3710

• Position Type: Classified
• Date Posted: 11/4/2026
• Location: Riddle, OR
• Closing Date: 11/11/2026

Elementary School DLC Instructional Assistant - Riddle School District
Riddle School District seeks qualified applicants for the position of Developmental Learning Classroom (DLC)Instructional Assistant at Riddle Elementary School. 6 hours per day / 5 days per week to begin immediately.
JOB SUMMARY: The Instructional Assistant for the Developmental Learning Classroom (DLC) assists in the development of an instructional program by working with students who are receiving special education services, either individually or in small/large groups, preparing instructional materials, assisting in implementation of classroom discipline, and conducting planned activities using teacher designated methods and materials.
SALARY/PAY RATE: $18.04 - $20.51 per hour (Depending on experience)

APPLICATION DEADLINE 11/11/2026 at 3 p.m.

DUTIES

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

• Assist teachers in the planning and implementation of learning experiences for students enrolled in special education programs; confer with the teacher to provide feedback on student performance, progress, and testing activities.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of students with special needs, their individualized abilities, interests, and unique needs.
• Assist in monitoring classroom management in accordance with the district's discipline procedures, which may include the physical restraint, physical movement, lifting and carrying of students. Training in these procedures is provided.
• Perform various clerical functions in student record keeping, monitor assignments, IEP development, maintain accurate files, and other related functions.
• Provide supervision of students with special needs in buildings or other school areas and school-related activities (i.e., hall duty, at assemblies, in lunch and playground areas, or with school buses as required).
• Assist in handling discipline problems in accordance with the district's discipline procedures and student's specific behavior support plan.
• Occasionally perform physical activities which may include moving and/or lifting of students with physical disabilities, moving, lifting, and/or physically restraining of students with emotional and/or behavioral disabilities.
• Occasionally work with students who require attention to basic feeding and personal hygiene needs including potty training or diaper changes.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff.
• Must have the ability to work independently and use problem solving skills in working with individual and unique student needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
  • Or one to two years' related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must meet current Federal Department of Education requirements.
• Prior successful experience working in a school setting or with children strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of or ability to understand and adhere to Special Education rules, regulations and policies.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE Riddle SD policy provides veterans and disable veterans with preference as required by law.

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