Learning Specialist Assistant

DURHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham Elementary School in Tigard, Oregon is seeking a Learning Specialist Assistant to support licensed teachers in delivering instructional programs for students with special needs. The role includes data collection, behavioral plans, and parallel work with students inside or outside the classroom.

The candidate should have an AA degree or equivalent, experience with discrete trial training/ABA preferred, and a willingness to collaborate with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Learn and implement policies for students in the program
• Attend trainings and workshops to stay updated
• Assist in administering tests for daily tracking
• Support education programs designed by the Learning Specialist
• Assist with classroom assignments and self-help routines
• Maintain confidential files and communicate with parents

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed teacher in instructional programs for students with special needs
• Work with diverse students and be part of an educational support team
• Follow oral and written instructions and meet deadlines
• Escort and supervise students in classrooms, hallways, and buses
• Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and data collection
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct at all times

Skills

Discrete Trial Training

Applied Behavior Analysis

Spanish (Preferred)

Driver's License

Communication with students

Education

AA Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Learning Specialist Assistant

TIGARD-TUALATIN SD 23J DURHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Tigard, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in TIGARD-TUALATIN SD 23J

Job Details

Job ID: 5956633
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 09, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Learning Specialist Assistant

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Administrator

FTE:0.8125 (6.5 hours a day)

GENERAL DUTIES SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of duties in assisting a licensed teacher in the implementation of instructional programs for students with special needs. May function in an instructional setting separate from the teacher, exercising a considerable degree of skill with supervision within the framework of a teacher-planned and evaluated program.

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 manner towards the students, staff, and program
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and general public
• Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage, and sentence construction of the English language as necessary to detect and correct basic errors in prepared materials
• Demonstrate mental acuity, processing skills and long and short term memory to track and meet deadlines and responsibilities
• Demonstrate ability to be at work, on time, every work day
• Preferred-Discrete Trial Training and Applied Behavorial Analysis Experience
• Spanish Preferred
• Must have AA Degree or Equivalent

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND CAPABILITIES

• Learn and implement policies for students of program employee is responsible for (see duties and responsibilities for specific job)
• Keep current on changes in requirements of the job by possessing a willingness to attend training, classes or workshop
• Assist in administering criterion referenced tests for the purpose of daily tracking or programming
• Implement education program as designed by Learning Specialist (i.e. language, motor, academic and
• physical Ed. programs)
• Assist in implementing behavioral and disciplinary programs as designed and mentored by Learning
• Specialist
• Assist with and/or monitor student's completion of classroom assignments either in regular classroom or special education setting
• Assist student in performing routines related to self-help including but limited to; feeding, toileting, and mobility
• Correct Objective tests and assignments
• Contact parents to communicate objective information as assigned by Learning Specialist
• Maintain confidential files as assigned by Learning Specialist
• Escort and monitor students in and out of classroom including but not limited to; playgrounds, cafeteria, buses, restrooms, field trips
• Work on basic computer software
• Collect data regarding students goals for their IEPs (Individual Education Plans)
• 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
• Depending on individual assignments, a combination of education and experience that equals 12-14 years
• One year minimum child-care experience is preferred
• One year experience as an Instructional Assistant or one year working in a setting with high needs students is desirable
• 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