Yamhill Carlton SD - Elementary School Instructional Assistant - Life Skills

Yamhill Carlton School District; Oregon; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District paid medical/dental/vision

PERS retirement 6% district paid

Job summary

Yamhill Carlton School District in Oregon seeks an Elementary School Instructional Assistant - Life Skills to support certified staff in classrooms and to help students meet instructional goals. You will work with students individually and in small groups, reinforce skills, and assist with classroom management and materials.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, with experience with special needs desirable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with special needs children desirable.
• Ability to work with a diverse group and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with instruction and reinforce learning goals.
• Work with students individually and in small groups.
• Assist in administration and correction of classroom exercises and assessments.
• Prepare materials and support instructional activities according to student needs.
• Maintain records of student learning and progress.
• Supervise non-instructional activities and field trips as needed.
• Assist with parent contact to support involvement in education.

Skills

Instructional support

Behavior guidance

Reading/math/language arts support

Computer use (Word, Excel)

Record-keeping

Communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience with special needs desirable

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Yamhill Carlton School District

Yamhill Carlton SD - Elementary School Instructional Assistant - Life Skills JobID: 353

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant - Life Skills
• Date Posted:
  10/9/2026
• Location:
  Yamhill Carlton Elementary School
• Date Available:
  10/26/2026

Elementary School Instructional Assistant - Life Skills

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Contract - 184 Days - 7.25 Hrs / Day
Salary - $18.94 - $25.80
Benefits - $1575 District Paid Towards Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement - PERS 6% District Paid

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce positive behavior, reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• May assist in the training of other paraprofessionals.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned
  Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Yamhill Carlton School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any education programs, activities or employment. YC provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.

Yamhill Carlton School District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability or genetics. For more information see District Policy GBA -Equal Employment Opportunity.

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 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADA). Individuals with disabilities may contact the director of human resources for additional information or assistance at 503-852-6980. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900 or 711.

Postings current as of 10/26/2026 8:35:34 AM CST.

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