Instructional Assistant 1 - Supervision

CHARLES F.TIGARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Charles F.Tigard Elementary School in Tigard, Oregon is seeking an Instructional Assistant 1 - Supervision to support licensed teachers and supervise students during a 2-hour daily shift (11:00am–1:00pm).

The role requires readiness to learn on the job, strong judgment in emergencies, and ability to work with diverse students within a supportive educational team. This 9-month assignment offers modest hours and responsibilities aligned with district needs.

Qualifications

• Keep current on changes in job requirements and training.
• Assist licensed teacher with routine classroom activities.
• Assist in preparing assignments including correction of papers, supplies, and decor.
• Supervise students in classrooms, lunchrooms, playgrounds, and bus areas.
• Follow policies and procedures and communicate effectively with staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in classrooms, lunchrooms, media centers, playground, bus pickup/drop off.
• Administrate basic first aid as needed per training.
• Maintain confidentiality and non-judgmental attitude toward students and staff.
• Work as part of an educational support team under supervision.
• Respond to emergencies with appropriate judgment and action.

Skills

Student supervision

Classroom assistance

Emergency judgment

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Driver's license

Job description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant 1 - Supervision

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Administrator

FTE:.25 (2 hrs/day) 11:00am-1:00pm

POSITION START DATE:As soon as possible after hire

GENERAL DUTIES SUMMARY:

Assists or lends support to licensed teachers, or under the direction of other staff in a supervisory role. Performs student supervision tasks of limited variety and moderate complexity. These tasks can be readily learned on the job. Positions in this classification may be part-time depending on district need.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

• 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 attitude towards the students, staff, and program
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and general public-Learn and implement policies for students of program employee is responsible for

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND CAPABILITIES

• Keep current on changes in requirements of the job by possessing a willingness to attend training, classes or workshops
• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the above essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge/skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position
• Assist licensed teacher with routine classroom activities
• Assist licensed teacher in preparing for assignments including but not limited to; correction of papers, copying, decorating classroom, preparation of supplies
• Assist in a variety of building tasks including but not limited to; selling lunch tickets, counting lunch fund receipts, recording and balancing lunch count data
• Supervise students in classrooms, lunchrooms, media centers, playground, bus pickup/drop off
• This position supervises and resolves routine behavior problems within prescribed guidelines of school policy and/or individual student behavior plans. Refers repetitive or severe problems to teacher or administrator
• Administers first aid
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• One year minimum child-care experience is preferred.
• Oregon Driver's License, or ability to get to and from work in a timely manner and perform the essential functions of the position
• Medic First Aid Card (must be certified within the first 60 days of employment)
• 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)
• 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
• 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.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 distress signals)
• Medium lifting occurs occasionally (20-50 lbs)
• Light lifting occurs frequently (0-20 lbs)
• There is occasional light to medium carrying of supplies and equipment
• Pulling/pushing occurs occasionally (i.e. wheel chair, vacuuming, open/close doors, gait trainer and stander)
• Occasional implementation, or assistance with implementation of individual student restraint protocols
• Crawling, kneeling, climbing, cramped spaces and repeated bending occurs occasionally to frequently in the course of a day (i.e. toileting, loading bus, machinery control, working on same level as student, picking up trash, assisting student in bathroom)
• Balance upper body and hand/wrist movement occur often to frequent in course of day (i.e. assist with student balance, coordination in movement, writing, grabbing, keyboards, reaching, stretching)
• Occasional use of household cleaning type chemicals (i.e. bleach)
• Occasional use of glues
• Constant exposure to blood and body fluids (i.e. spitting, feeding, changing, biting)
• Exposure to bees, pollens, head lice may occur occasionally to frequently
• Jobs in this classification are physically active positions that perform duties both inside and outside including exposure to inclement weather. Noise level is generally moderate to high

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a 9 month assignment on theErange of the Classified Job Schedule.

Actual days may vary dependent on the number of days students are in school or the size and needs of the classroom population.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department.

A new employee shall be allowed up to (4) four years experience on the salary schedule, based on actual years of experience on a job of like responsibilites and skills. The highest hourly rate for a new employee would be $21.90 per hour .

Instructional Assistant 1 - Supervision

TIGARD-TUALATIN SD 23J CHARLES F.TIGARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Tigard, Oregon Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5975795 Application Deadline: Nov 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time) Posted: Oct 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Nov 12, 2026

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Timothy Gross , Principal
• CHARLES F.TIGARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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