Paraprofessional & Instructional Assistant

Pendleton-Sd-16; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Pendleton School District 16 seeks a Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant for the 2026-27 school year at Sherwood Heights Elementary in Pendleton, Oregon. The role supports teachers and students in instructional settings and requires a High School Diploma or HQ status (or ability to obtain HQ Assistant).

Salary ranges from $18.15 to $28.15 per hour, depending on experience, with medical, dental and vision benefits and Life/AD&D insurance provided by the district.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent or HQ status (2 years college) or ability to obtain HQ Assistant status.
• Experience assisting in instructional settings is helpful.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow district policies.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in instructional setting.
• Maintains classroom discipline and supports students with disabilities.
• Organizes and manages student work under teacher direction.
• Assists with correcting and recording student work and testing.
• Supervises class for short periods.
• Supports students on computers and with testing programs.
• Works with students with a variety of special needs.
• Implements planned activities for instructional support.
• Supervises student activities including playgrounds and field trips.
• Provides clerical support to teachers for instructional materials.

Skills

Instructional support

Communication with teachers

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

HQ status / 2 years college

Tools

AV Equipment

Computer programs for testing

Job description

Pendleton School District 16 seeks a Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant for the 2026-27 school year at Sherwood Heights Elementary in Pendleton, Oregon. The role supports teachers and students in instructional settings and requires a High School Diploma or HQ status (or ability to obtain HQ Assistant).

Salary ranges from $18.15 to $28.15 per hour, depending on experience, with medical, dental and vision benefits and Life/AD&D insurance provided by the district.