3.0 General Education Instructional Assistant
Veneta Elementary School
Fern Ridge School District is accepting applications for a 3.0 Instructional Assistant at Veneta Elementary School. This position will provide interventions support and relationship building with students. Supervision light cleaning and clerical work may also be required.
Preference given to highly qualified successful candidate must be able to pass a fingerprint background check with the Oregon Department of Education (cost is $78.50).
Essential Requirements:
Ability to work closely with students and positively assist them with learning & behavior goals.
Ability to stay on a daily schedule and ensure small group instruction begins on-time.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to take direction and feedback from supervising staff.
Fingerprint background check with the Oregon Department of Education (cost is $78.50). Background checks are required for each successful candidate prior to starting work.
Ability to multi-task and work within a flexible schedule and routine.
Personal Strengths:
Problem solver; comfortable creating or improving upon existing systems.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to be proactive and positive with staff and students.
Understand the importance of confidentiality.
Ability to work harmoniously with others to achieve common goals.
Ability to foster and maintain a positive school culture characterized by trust shared thought leadership and respect.
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor even in stressful situations.
Application Procedure: Complete the Frontline Application and be prepared to upload the following:
Letter of Interest
Current Resume
Transcripts (if applicable)
At least three (3) letters of recommendation from persons qualified to comment on your skills abilities and/or preparation for this position.
In-district employees need only to submit a statementof interest through Frontline to be considered for this position.
Compensation:
- Pay Range of $16.43 - $20.67 per hour depending on experience for in-district applicants
- Pay Range of $16.43 - $17.18 per hour depending on experience in a similiar role for out of district applicants
Hiring Details: Position is open until filled.
Start Date: 08/25/2025
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Fern Ridge School District 28J does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion ancestry national origin disability gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as require by state and federal law. If you have any concerns or complaints please contact Human Resources at Ext 1203.
Veterans: A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215) which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pensions.
Disabled Veterans:A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215) which shows character of service upon dischargeANDa copy of the applicants veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).
For veterans preference to apply the required military documents must be submitted at the time of application submission.
Contact Information:
Fern Ridge School District 28J
Human Resources Department
88834 Territorial Road
Elmira OR 97437
Website:
Phone: Ext. 1203
E-Mail: bscriber@
Information is available at the District Office 88834 Territorial Rd. Elmira OR 97437 Ext. 203 or
Fern Ridge School District Is An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans Preference Employer.
For Veterans Preference contact the District Office for information on required documentation.