Instructional Assistant — SEL & Student Support

Northwest Regional Education Service District; Saint Helens (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Regional Education Service District is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Meadowlark Academy, located within Lewis & Clark Elementary in the St. Helens School District.

The role focuses on supporting IEP/IFSP plans, student safety, and small-group instruction under licensed staff guidance. Compensation ranges from $22.07 to $26.39 per hour, DOE, with a 0.9375 FTE schedule (37.50 hours/week, Monday–Friday).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift students from a wheelchair to the floor and back, and on and off a changing table.
• Child Care Central Background Registry Clearance (applicable for all employees assigned to Early Learning positions/worksites).
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to speak Spanish, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instructional materials under direction of licensed teacher.
• Provide instruction under the direction of licensed teacher.
• Assist teacher in working with students to complete assignments.
• Assist teacher in grading and recording students' assignments.
• Take and maintain data as needed and required by licensed teacher.
• Maintain students' safety and monitor appropriate behavior at recess, in class, and during bus loading and unloading.

Job description

Northwest Regional Education Service District is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Meadowlark Academy, located within Lewis & Clark Elementary in the St. Helens School District.

The role focuses on supporting IEP/IFSP plans, student safety, and small-group instruction under licensed staff guidance. Compensation ranges from $22.07 to $26.39 per hour, DOE, with a 0.9375 FTE schedule (37.50 hours/week, Monday–Friday).