Instructional Assistant – Meadowlark Academy – Intensive SEL Classroom – St. Helens – 26/27 Sch[…]

Instructional Assistant – Meadowlark Academy – Intensive SEL Classroom – St. Helens

Three positions available for the 26/27 school year (August 24, 2026 to 2027). The position is classified and part of the Early Learning department.

Key Information

• Position Title: Instructional Assistant
• Location: Meadowlark Academy (within Lewis & Clark Elementary), St. Helens School District
• Reports To: Principal
• Compensation: $22.07 – $26.39 per hour (DOE)
• Billing: Classified Salary Schedule – Range C
• FTE: 0.9375 (37.5 hours per week)
• Bargaining Unit: OSEA
• Position Size: 3 openings

Responsibilities

• Prepare instructional materials under the direction of a licensed teacher.
• Provide instruction to individuals and small groups of students, focusing on IEP and IFSP objectives.
• Assist the teacher in planning and grading students’ assignments.
• Record and maintain required data and paperwork for the licensed teacher.
• Support students with restroom, safety, and behavioral needs during class, recess, and bus activities.
• Maintain student safety, monitor behavior, and complete accurate incident reports.
• Participate in restraint training as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and classroom activities.
• Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with staff and stakeholders at all levels.
• Perform additional duties as assigned (e.g., washing clothing, dishes; sanitizing classroom items; arranging furniture).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Physical ability to lift a student from a wheelchair to a floor and onto/off a changing table.
• Child Care Central Background Registry Clearance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.
• CPR certification and blood‑borne pathogen instruction.
• Computer skills including email, internet applications, Google Suite, and MS Word.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive community and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. We prohibit discrimination based on race, gender, disability, and other protected categories.

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