POTENTIAL 7.0 hour Instructional Assistant

Fern Ridge School District is accepting applications for a POTENTIAL 7.00-hour Instructional Assistant at Elmira Elementary School. This position provides student support and other duties as required. Supervision light cleaning and clerical work may also be is given to highly qualified applicants.

The successful candidate must be able to pass a fingerprint background check with the Oregon Department of Education (cost is $87.50).

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 $87.50). 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: Applications can be completed and submitted within Frontline

Your complete application will include:

Letter of Interest
Current Resume
CompletedApplication
At least three (3) letters of recommendation from persons qualified to comment on your skills abilities and/or preparation for this position.
Official or Unofficial transcripts for highly qualified positions (HQ). To be considered *HQ you must provide proof of successful completion of 72 quarter hours or associates degree (or higher) OR pass a paraprofessional exam.

In-district employees need only to submit a statement of interest as an internal candidate to be considered.

Compensation:

• Pay Range of $17.07 - $21.48 per hour depending on concurrent years of in-district experience
• Pay Range of $17.07- $17.85 per hour depending on experience in a similar role outside of the district
• Paid Personal Days
• Health dental vision andlife insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 403B and PERS.
• Comprehensivestaff wellness program
• For more information visit the Staff page of our website and click on Employee Benefits at

Hiring Details: Position is open until filled.
Start Date: August 31 2026

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:

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.