Instructional Assistant - Pre-Kindergarten

Echo Shaw Elementary School; Cornelius (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Echo Shaw Elementary School in Cornelius, Oregon, seeks an Instructional Assistant - General for Pre-K to support a licensed teacher with instruction and supervision of students. The role includes clerical duties and monitoring student behavior to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.

Starting immediately, the position runs 4.5 hours daily (10:30 am - 3:00 pm). A bilingual Spanish/English background is preferred to engage diverse learners and families.

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 paid or volunteer with school age children.
• Skills: Operate a computer, office machines, telephone and other technology equipment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization skills; ability to perform instructional activities, communicate with parents, students, staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed staff members for the purpose of instructing students, individually and in small groups, by implementing lesson plans and activities.
• Monitors individual students, classroom and playground activities for a safe learning environment.
• Provides personal care and assistance to students to access education, including toileting and mobility support.
• Maintains classroom equipment and student records for accessibility and organization.
• Performs limited clerical functions related to instruction (materials prep, records, parent communication).
• Confers with staff and parents to assist in evaluating progress and objectives.
• Reports observations and incidents to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in meetings to improve skills and knowledge.
• Supports other personnel as needed to complete work activities.

Skills

Computer skills

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom supervision

Organization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

72 quarter hours college credit

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Pre-Kindergarten

FOREST GROVE SD 15 Echo Shaw Elementary School - Cornelius, Oregon Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Forest Grove School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5935913

Application Deadline: Oct 05, 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• This postin will close at 5 pm on October 5, 2026
• Location: Echo Shaw
• Hours: 4.5 hours (10:30 am - 3:00 pm)
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Job Classification: Instructional Services

Job Title: Instructional Assistant - General - Pre-K

POSITION SUMMARY

The job of “Instructional Assistant - General - Pre-K” is done under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed staff member for the purpose/s of assisting a pre-kindergarten classroom teacher with the instruction and supervision of students. The Instructional Assistant also performs clerical duties and monitors student behavior. Employees in this classification do not supervise others.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists licensed staff members for the purpose of instructing students, individually and in small groups, by implementing lesson plans, instructional activities; administering tests; teaching library skills; and planning.
• Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides personal care and assistance to students for the purpose of helping students to access their education, which may including toileting, personal hygiene, feeding, positioning, mobility, and delegated nursing and/or therapy services.
• Maintains classroom equipment, student files, records, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as may be required.
• Performs limited clerical functions directly related to the instructional assignment for the purpose of instructing students (i.e. preparing materials, instructional records for student files, communication with parent, etc.).

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confers with licensed staff members, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing of students’ objectives.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (i.e., accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one’s skills/knowledge.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities (i.e., small groups, special needs children, computer labs, physical and/or occupational therapy, and/or talented and gifted).
• Maintains consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM 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 paid or volunteer with school age children.

Skills : Operate a computer, office machines, telephone and other technology equipment. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organization skills. 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 : Knowledge of principles of child development, instructional processes.

Abilities : Work harmoniously with others. Work and communicate effectively with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English, Spanish, or other languages related to the job. Work independently without supervision, and with minimum oral/written instructions. Ability to 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 and policies. Ability to 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, moving to various locations within the classroom and school.

Continuing Education/Training Clearances : Pre-employment criminal justice fingerprint clearance and criminal background check. Central Background Registry (15 hours of Professional Development; 8 hours in child development). Child Abuse Course (or ability to obtain). 1st Aid/CPR card (or ability to obtain). Food handler’s license (or ability to obtain)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• In an eight-hour day employee may:
  • Stand/Walk [ ] None [ ] 1-3 hrs [ ] 3-5 hrs [X] 5-8 hrs
  • Sit [ ] None [ ] 1-3 hrs [ ] 3-5 hrs [X] 5-8 hrs
  • Drive [X] None [ ] 1-3 hrs [ ] 3-5 hrs [ ] 5-8 hrs
• Employee may use hands for repetitive:
  • [X] Single Grasping [X] Pushing and Pulling [X] Fine Manipulation
• Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls :
  • [ ] Yes [X] No
• Employee may need to:
  • Bend [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Not at all
  • Squat [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Not at all
  • Climb Stairs [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Not at all
  • Lift [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Not at all
• Lifting:
  • [ ] Sedentary Work: Lifting 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.
  • [ ] Light Work: Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
  • [ ] Medium Work: Lifting 50 occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
  • [ ] Medium Heavy Work: Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
  • [X] Heavy Work: Lifting 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

The Forest Grove School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides services to the public on an equal opportunity basis and does not discriminate in employment or the provision of public services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, citizenship or marital status.

Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources at the Forest Grove School District, 503-357-6171.

Position Type: Regular

Salary: $22.25 to $27.82 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Department
• 1728 Main Street
• Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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