Instructional Assistant - 7 hours/ day - Hood River Middle School

Young World Physical Education

Hood River (OR)

On-site

USD 26,477 - 30,996

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring an Instructional Assistant for Hood River Middle School. Starting August 26, 2026, this role requires supporting student learning under the supervision of licensed staff.

The position is budgeted for 188 days with a pay range of $19.22 to $22.50 per hour. Candidates should have prior experience working with middle school students and a minimum of 72 quarter-credits in college coursework or equivalent testing.

Qualifications

Prior job-related experience working with middle school students preferred.
Possess the equivalent of 72 quarter-credits of college coursework.
Bilingual ability in English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist licensed staff in the social and educational development of students.
Implement district adopted curriculum and intervention programs.
Provide clerical support and simple maintenance of school equipment.

Skills

Instructional activities

Communication with parents and staff

Basic arithmetic calculations

Bilingual ability in English/Spanish

Education

Equivalent of 72 quarter-credits of college coursework or passing CBEST

Job description

Instructional Assistant - 7 hours/day - Hood River Middle School

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Job Description

Open until filled. This is a Regular, 7 hour/day Instructional Assistant position at Hood River Middle School and will begin August 26, 2026. The position is budgeted for 188 days during the 2026/27 school year.

Application Instructions

Current District Regular Employees: Submit your interest letter in TalentEd/Applicant Tracking; highlight your qualifications and interest in this position.

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches): Complete an electronic TalentEd/Applicant Tracking application. Include:

Letter of interest addressed to Jennifer Schlosser, HRMS Assistant Principal;
Current resume;
Three (3) recent letters of reference;
Unofficial college transcripts or passing score on the CBEST or equivalent Paraprofessional rigorous knowledge test. Official transcripts or score report will be required upon hire.

Job Purpose Statement

The job of Instructional Assistant is done under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed staff member or school administrator to support student learning and growth. The incumbent performs a variety of general instructional and small group support, as well as student supervision duties to assist the school and the staff at Hood River Middle School. Instructional support may include working with groups of students or one-on-one with students, under the direction of a licensed staff member in a planned and evaluated program; assists in providing a safe, healthy environment for students; and performs a variety of general clerical duties. Employees in this classification do not supervise others.

Essential Job Functions

Assist licensed staff in the social and educational development of students
Implement district adopted curriculum and intervention programs with licensed staff guidance. This includes preparing materials, teaching and monitoring student progress, and small group instruction
Collect data as prescribed by the licensed staff
Understand and maintain district guidelines regarding safety and confidentiality
Provide students a safe and secure environment at all times. This may include playground supervision cafeteria duty, small group management before and after school
Provide clerical support and simple maintenance and operation of school equipment and supplies
Prepare instructional materials related to area of assignment
May provide personal care and assistance to students for the purpose of helping them access their education which may include: toileting, personal hygiene, feeding, positioning, mobility, and delegated nursing and/or therapy services
Encourage acceptable student behavior and assist in maintaining classroom discipline. Guide and reinforce student understanding of rules and procedures
Participate in professional development activities related to assignment
Maintain a confidential, non-preferential, non-judgmental manner towards the students, staff, and department/school
Assist students by answering questions, provide proper examples, and offer general guidance
Maintain student records and files as directed
Compile student information and materials and prepare reports as requested
Assist licensed staff with phone calls of a general nature to parents
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to meet the needs of the students and the expectations of the district
Employ good judgment in a variety of situations, including emergencies
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and general public
Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and complete work within established timelines
Confer, as needed, with licensed staff concerning programs and materials to meet student needs
Other related duties as assigned

Experience Required

Prior job related experience working with and providing support to middle school students preferred.

Education Required

Possess the equivalent of 72 quarter-credits of college coursework (equivalent to an Associate's Degree), or have passed the CBEST (California Basic Education Skills Test), the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment, or other rigorous knowledge test accepted by the District. Official college transcripts or passing test results will be required, upon hire.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required

Skills to perform instructional activities, communicate with parents, students, staff and community, basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling, and perform basic clerical functions.
Knowledge of principles of child development and instructional processes.
Abilities to work as part of an instructional team and be willing to be flexible in working with a wide variety of students and tasks; sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations. Significant physical abilities include lifting/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity.
Bilingual ability in English/Spanish preferred.

Required Testing

Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled 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 those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
Post-offer physical abilities assessment.
Nationwide 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.
Fingerprint-based nationwide background clearance.

Compensation

The 2026/27 school year hourly pay range for Instructional Assistants is $19.22 to $22.50. Classified employees who pass the District's Bilingual English/Spanish exam receive a 5% per hour pay increase.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/387-5016 for additional information or assistance. Speech or hearing-impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1-800-735-2900.

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