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Instructional Support Paraprofessional - 3.5 hours/day - Hood River Options Academy
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607-Hood River Options Academy
Hood River, OR (In Person)
$48,100 Salary, Part-Time
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Job Description
Instructional Support Paraprofessional
- 3.5 hours/day
- Hood River Options Academy Hood River County SD 607-Hood River Options Academy
- Hood River, Oregon This job is also posted in Hood River County School District Job Details
Job ID:
5788621Application Deadline:
Posted until filledRe-Posted:
YesterdayStarting Date:
Aug 26, 2026 Job Description This job posting will remain "Open Until Filled." This is a Regular position, budgeted to work 3.5 hours/day, beginning with the 2026/27 school year.Application Process:
External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches): Submit an electronic application through TalentEd/Applicant Tracking (link on District website or click this link https://hoodriver.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx) Include with your electronic application: A letter of interest to JAnne Carloss, Hood River Options Academy Principal; Current resume; Three (3) recent letters of reference or the names and contact information for three (3) professional references; Official college transcripts or test score report(s) will be required upon hire.Current District Regular Employees :
Submit your interest letter inTalentEd/Applicant Tracking Job Purpose Statement:
The job of the Instructional Support and SDI Paraprofessional is done under the direct or indirect supervision of an administrator for the purpose of assisting in the instruction and supervision of students. Applicants should demonstrate flexibility, patience, and a belief that every student can grow. Employees in this classification do not supervise other staff but they will supervise and instruct students at times. This position will support students at the Hood River Options Academy with a primary focus on implementing specifically designed instruction for students on IEPs. Experience working with multiple grade levels in special education. Strong understanding of effective instructional approaches and excellent understanding of alternative education and trauma. Team player with strong communication skills.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 or campus activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. May provide personal care and assistance to students for the purpose of helping students to access their education, which may including toileting, personal hygiene, feeding, positioning, mobility, and delegated nursing and/or therapy services. 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 assignments 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 or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress or implementing of students' objectives. Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information 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, students with special needs, computer labs, physical or occupational therapy, or talented and gifted.)Experience Required:
Experience working with all levels of students in an alternative education program, providing services to students who present a variety of learning styles and challenges, preferred. Experience with online learning platforms, or have the ability to readily learn these systems. Preference will be given to applicants who have ready experience and skills. Skills, Knowledge and/orAbilities 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. Knowledge of principles of child development and instructional processes. PBIS systems, management and clerical skills; organization of team meetings. Abilities to work as part of a collaborative instructional team, including subject area teacher and special education teachers, 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. English/Spanish Bilingual skills preferred.Education Required:
High School diploma or equivalent. Possess the equivalent of 72 quarter credits of college coursework or have a passing score on the CBEST or Paraprofessional Assessment, in lieu of college coursework. Required 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. 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.