Open Until Filled.  This position is anticiapted to work 7.5 hours/day and will begin as soon as possible.  Application screening to begin October 31, 2024. 

Application Process 

Current District Regular Employees:
Sign into TalentEd as an interal applicant.  Submit your letter of interest in TalentEd/Recruit & Hire. Outline your qualifications.  

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches):

Submit an electronic application through TalentEd/Recruit & Hire (link on District website or click this link https://hoodriver.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx).  Include the following:  

Include with your electronic application:

• A letter of interest to Sarah Braman-Smith, Wy'east Middle School Principal.
• Current resume.
• Three (3) recent letters of reference or provide the names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
• Official college transcripts will be required upon hire

All materials need to be included in your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application 

Job Purpose Statements:  The job of “English Language Development (ELD) Instructional Assistant” is performed under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed staff member for the purpose of assisting in the instruction and supervision of students.   This position will work with  English Language Learners at Wy'east Middle School.  Employees in this classification do not supervise others.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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 campus activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintains classroom equipment, student’s 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.).
• Maintains regular and appropriate attendance and is on time for assignment(s) for the purpose of meeting the needs of the students and the district.

Other Job Functions:

• Administers tests for the purpose of assisting licensed staff member in evaluating students’ progress.
• 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.
• 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.)

Experience Required: Prior job related experience with school age children, preferably with English Language Learners.

Education Required:  Possess the equivalent of 72 quarter credits of college coursework (equivalent to an Associate's Degree), or have passed the CBEST (California Basic Education Skills Test) or PRAXIS Paraprofessional assessment or an equivalent rigorous test.  Will need to submit official college transcripts or test results, if hired. 

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

• 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. English/Spanish Bilingual skills preferred.
• Knowledge of principles of child development and instructional processes.
• Abilities to work as part of an instructional team and be willing to be flexible in working with a wide variety of students and tasks; 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, policies, 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. 
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

Testing:

Any offer of employment made by Hood River County School District to an external candidate is contingent upon satisfactory results of: 

• Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
• ODE Fingerprinting and background clearance.
• Post offer physical abilities assessment.
• Nationwide criminal history verification - a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

Classified employees who pass the District's English/Spanish bilingual test will earn an additional 5% per hour.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 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.  Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/387-5016 for additional information or assistance.  Speech or hearing-impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1-800-735-2900.