Temporary Instructional Assistant (After School)

Columbia Gorge Educational Service District
Job Description Temporary part-time Instructional Assistant After-School Programs
Title: Temporary part-time Instructional Assistant
Department:Migrant Education
Classification: Classified Class C

Wage: $19.30 - $25.39 per hour
Supervised by: Program Director or Superintendent
Work Year:October 13 2025 - June 12 2026

Note: This will be temporary supportof after school programs at Dry Hollow Chenowith Colonel Wright at The Dalles Middle Schools from October 6 thru June 12th. Up to 8 hours per week.

Job Purpose Statement:
To provide instructional assistance and support to elementary students in an after-school program.

Job Qualifications: Education and Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent;
72 quarter hours of accredited college or equivalent education or successfully passed Work Keys Test in
the areas of Math Reading and Business Writing Preferred (Required for Title I Funded Programs)

Licenses Certifications Bonding and/or Testing Required:
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
Valid Drivers License and evidence of insurability
Successfully pass district background screening

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of basic teaching methods and procedures.
Knowledge of program instructional materials and their uses.
Knowledge of effective student management techniques.
Knowledge of current office and classroom practices and procedures.
Ability to enjoy interaction with and effectively supervise students.
Ability to instruct a wide variety of students in a number of different situations.
Ability to understand the phases and temperaments of children and young adolescents at different
growth and maturity levels.
Ability to exercise good judgment in stressful situations.
Ability to operate basic office and audio-visual equipment.
Ability to accurately perform alphabetizing record-keeping and filing procedures.
Ability to accurately transfer record and convey information and materials as required by the position.
Ability to abide by the confidentiality rights of students and parents.
Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Columbia Gorge Educational Service District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity

and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
Updated September 17 2021

Essential Job Functions:
1. Assists with field trips and assemblies
2. Helps with academic support for students
3. Helps prepare snack and activities
4. Assists in the maintenance of an attractive and clean learning environment
5. Assists in data keeping as prescribed by site coordinator or Program Manager
6. Assists in preparation of teaching aids and/or material
7. Assists in implementing behavioral programs under direction of classroom teacher and Program Director
8. Maintains strict confidentiality. Does not relate any information to parents or other personnel outside the
school environment.
9. Meets frequently with Site Coordinator for purposes of planning and deliver of instructional support.
10. Attends all required meetings called by the Site Coordinator
11. Functions as an integral member of program staff
12. Must establish and maintain a positive working relationship with ESD and district personnel

Educational Skills:
Language & Communication:
Ability to comprehend interpret and explain pertinent laws rules regulations policies and procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions correspondence and memos.
Ability to speak effectively with other employees and/or students
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators
managers employees clients customers and/or the general public
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals or groups.
Mathematical:
Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common
fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to make accurate mathematical computations or apply standardized statistical procedures.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only
limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

Workplace Expectations:
Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior speech and dress in a neat clean
and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
Have regular and punctual attendance.
Confer regularly with other ESD staff ESD Districts and immediate supervisor.
Follow all District policies work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student family colleague or District
patron.
Demonstrates professional character in all job responsibilities. Displays courteous polite disposition
exercising tact and diplomacy. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the agency.
Attend trainings related to professional growth to stay current on best practices.

Physical Requirements:
1. In an eight-hour day employee may:
a. Stand/Walk None 1-4 hrs x4-6 hrs 6-8 hrs
b. Sit None 1-3 hrs 3-5 hrs x5-8 hrs
c. Drive None x1-3 hrs 3-5 hrs 5-8 hrs
2. Employee may use hands for repetitive:
x Single Grasping x Pushing and Pulling Fine Manipulation
3. Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls:
Yes xNo
4. Employee may need to:
a. Bend Frequently xOccasionally Not at all
b. Squat Frequently xOccasionally Not at all
c. Climb Stairs Frequently xOccasionally Not at all
d. Lift Frequently xOccasionally Not at all
5. Lifting:
Sedentary Work: Lifting 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.
x Light Work: Lifting 25 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.
Medium Work: Lifting 50 occasionally 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent
standing/walking.
Medium Heavy Work: Lifting 75 pounds occasionally 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and
frequent standing/walking.
Heavy Work: Lifting 100 pounds occasionally 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent
standing/walking.

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting
As mandatory reporter (ORS.419b.010) you are required to immediately report to Law Enforcement and or
Department of Human Services any instances of suspected child abuse.

Agreement
I have reviewed the requirements and expectations for the above position and understand its content. I am
aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes I remain
responsible for the knowledge of its contents.
The statements contained herein reflect general details necessary to describe the principle functions required of
this position the level of knowledge and the skill typically required and the scope of responsibility.
I have read and received a copy of this job description. I understand
the expectations required for this position and that a copy of this job description will become part of my
personnel file.

Columbia Gorge Educational Service District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity

and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
Updated September 17 2021