Summer Academy Program Instructional Assistant (Rising 7th-8th graders)

• Initial screening will begin May 18th 2026.
• Multiple positions available
• This position runs from June 18th - July 16th 2026
• Duty day runs from 7:30 am - 2:00 pm (6 hours per day)
• Applicants are expected to stay for the professional development hours
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Forest Grove School District is seeking dedicated collaborative and student-centered Instructional Assistants to support the implementation of the 2026 Summer Learning Program. Instructional Assistants will work under the guidance of licensed teachers to provide high-quality instruction foster student engagement and ensure a supportive learning environment.

This temporary position requires a passion for student success flexibility and the ability to implement instructional interventions in a fast-paced collaborative setting.

The Summer Learning Program is designed to:

• Strengthen literacy instruction and intervention practices.
• Support student engagement through meaningful discourse and collaboration.
• Provide hands-on science learning opportunities.
• Increase teacher and staff capacity through embedded professional learning.
• Create supportive and inclusive classroom environments for all students.

Note: Professional learning for instructional staff will occur daily from 12:45 PM 2:30 PM using a collaborative learning lab approach.

• Provide small group and one-on-one instructional interventions in literacy and science.
• Assist the lead teacher in maintaining a positive safe and engaging classroom culture.
• Facilitate meaningful student discourse and collaborative learning activities.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials hands-on science kits and classroom resources.
• Assist in monitoring student progress and collecting data to inform instructional shifts.
• Actively participate in daily collaborative learning labs (12:45 PM 2:30 PM) to build instructional capacity.
• Support student safety during transitions arrivals departures and meal times.
• Work closely with teachers coordinators and other support staff to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student records and information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with school-aged children in an educational or recreational setting.
• Ability to follow instructional plans and implement feedback in real-time.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an instructional team.

Preferred:

• Previous experience as an Instructional Assistant or Paraprofessional.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred
• Experience with literacy intervention strategies or hands-on science curriculum.
• Completion of district-required paraprofessional assessments or college coursework in education.

• Staff Training/Prep Begins: June 18 2026.
• Summer Learning Program: June 22 2026 July 16 2026.
• Weekly Schedule: Monday through Thursday (No Fridays).

Instructional Assistant hourly rate Level I Grade 5

This is a temporary summer assignment and does not constitute permanent employment beyond the Summer Learning Program dates.

The Forest Grove School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides services to the public on an equal opportunity basis and does not discriminate in employment or the provision of public services on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability political affiliation or belief citizenship or marital status.

Required Experience:

Junior IC