Juntos en Alma Instructional Assistant (High School) 2026

Forest Grove Sd 15 • Forest Grove, OR

11h • Onsite

About The Position

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 for Juntos en Alma will work directly with our Migrant Liaison to create a leadership program for high school students. This temporary position requires a passion for student success, flexibility, and the ability to implement instructional interventions in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED