Hybrid Educational Assistant- DLI bei Gresham Barlow School District

Application Deadline: In-District Bargaining Unit Members August 11, 2025. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit member, outside applicants will be considered thereafter until filled. 

Projected Start Date: Approximately August 28, 2025. Exact date to be determined by the district.

This is a DLI position and requires applicants to be bilingual.  

5.75 hours/day, 182 days/year

Salary Range 9(To be paid at range 10 once bilingual proficiency is  verified) $21.64 to $29.65/hour (Range 10: $22.29-$30.54)

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described.  If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.  Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

• Experience Required: Prior job-related experience, paid or volunteer, with school age children
• Education Required: Completed associates or higher degree, completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 college quarter hours or more) or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint
• Clearance and First Aid/CPR card
• Proficiency in English and Spanish (Oral and Written)

• Knowledge of principles of child development and instructional practices
• Operating standard office equipment as well as computer programs and applications (e.g. email, system applications, word processing, database, spreadsheet, desktop publishing)
• Skills to perform basic clerical functions and basic arithmetic calculations
• Communicating effectively in English, both verbally and in writing (e.g. correct spelling,grammar and punctuation)
• Read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and policies
• Understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions
• Rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations
• Functioning as a self-starter, who works well independently or in a team
• Planning, prioritizing and completing assignments with minimum supervision
• Handling multiple projects, and tasks to meet deadlines
• Interacting with persons of different age groups and cultural backgrounds

• Works under the guidance and direction of the licensed teacher with access to assistance and consultation and regular monitoring
• Works collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, supporting curriculum, student
• interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of student in the school
• setting
• Provides instructional support and tutoring to students in large groups, small groups, and one-onone situations
• Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions(e.g., scheduling, copying to support teachers in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials
• Confer with teacher(s) to provide feedback on student performance in their areas of instructional responsibilities.
• Help support students in developing positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults
• Promote safety of the students through the application of the district’s student management and safety guidelines
• Monitors individual students, classroom and/or playground activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Recognize an escalating/emergency situation, call for help, and defuse/assist with the situation until help arrives
• Evaluates situations to take appropriate action and/or direct the situation to the appropriate personnel for resolution

• Cross-trains in a variety of school functions and assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work
• Maintains classroom equipment, materials, and students’ files, records, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as may be required
• Administers first aid and medical assistance for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, and/or injured children
• Confers, under the supervision of the teacher, with teachers, parents, and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing of students' objectives
• Participates in various meetings to share information and/or improving skills and /knowledge
• Assists with the transportation needs of students, including supervision of students to and from the bus, supervision of loading and unloading of busses, and arranging for the transportation needs of students
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor within the scope of the job

• Ability to:

• Focus on a computer screen
• Bending, stooping, kneeling and lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds may also be required on occasion.

• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance. In case of an absence site and/or district protocol for reporting absences is followed.
• Maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding information relating to staff, students and parents
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and the work setting
• Exercising prudent judgment
• Work independently in the performance of routine duties
• Follow all District policies and work procedures
• Utilize the District’s electronic systems and applications only as related to the position
• Participate in required meetings and trainings related to the position
• If employee is bilingual, interpretation, translating documents, and/or communicating orally in the second language may be requested
• Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment