Instructional Assistant - Tualatin Early Childhood Center - LIMITED TERM

Overview

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization and work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

We acknowledge that BIPOC and women are less likely to apply for some positions and that sometimes candidates from nontraditional backgrounds are the best fit. We encourage you to apply even if you don t meet every qualification described below.

Position Title: Instructional Assistant

Department: Early Learning

Location: Tualatin Early Childhood Center - Tualatin

Reports To: Program Administrator

Compensation: Classified Salary Schedule - Range C

Salary: $22.07 - $26.39 per hour, DOE

Bargaining Unit: OSEA

FTE: 0.9375 FTE - 37.50 hours

Term: LIMITED TERM POSITION FROM JANUARY 2026 - JUNE 09, 2026

This position carries out program activities as planned and scheduled by licensed personnel and provides instruction to individual and small groups of students, as advised by licensed staff, with a focus on supporting Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP). This position supervises student safety and behavior in various settings.

• 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.
• Assist students with restroom needs as advised.
• Maintain student safety and monitor appropriate behavior at recess, in class, and during bus loading and unloading. Note discipline issues and complete accurate paperwork for reporting such incidents.
• Participate in restraint training as required.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with staff and customers at all organizational levels.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift students from a wheelchair to the floor and back and on and off of 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

• Certificates as determined by the District, including a CPR certificate and instruction in blood borne pathogens; other training as required by the District
• Proficient in the use of computer and internet based applications, including email, internet software, Google Suites, and MS Word

Includes the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned. The duties listed below are not inclusive, but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.

• 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.
• Assist students with restroom needs as advised.
• Maintain students safety and monitor appropriate behavior at recess, in class, and during bus loading and unloading. Note discipline issues and complete accurate paperwork for reporting such incidents.
• Participate in restraint training as required.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with staff and customers at all organizational levels.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Wash and dry children s clothing as needed.
• Wash dishes and toys as advised.
• Sanitize desks, tables, straws, oral motor equipment and other items as advised.
• Arrange classroom furniture as advised.

Note: The description reflects general details necessary to describe the principal functions, level of knowledge and skill, and scope of responsibility. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or balance the workload.

NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD s goals.

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal…