About this role
Open until filled. This is a Regular Classified position, budgeted for 7 hour/day, for 193 days in a full school year. This position will begin in late August, 2026 Application Process: Current District Regular Employees: Sign into TalentEd as an interal applicant. Submit your letter of interest in TalentEd/Applicant Tracking. Outline your qualifications, experience and interest in this position. External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches): Submit an electronic application through TalentEd/Applicant Tracking (link on District website or click this link https://hoodriver.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx) Complete and submit your TalentEd/Applicant Tracking application. Include the following:
• Letter of interest addressed to Jennifer Schlosser, Hood River Middle School Assistant Principal;
• Current resume;
• Three (3) recent letters of reference;
• Unofficial college transcripts or certification(s). Official transcripts or CBEST/or equivalent rigorous test score report will be required upon hire.
All materials need to be incorporated and uploaded into your TalentEd/Applicant Tracking application. JOB SUMMARY The job of the Family Engagement and Academic Support Paraprofessional is to facilitate student academic success and interpersonal relationship skills and serve as a direct liaison between the school and the family. The Family Engagement and Academic Support Specialist will provide direct feedback to students, parents/guardians, and the administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, and concerns. This position also serves as a link between the school and community partners. The Family Engagement and Academic Support Paraprofessional position is a bilingual (English/Spanish) position focusing on the success of our under-served student populations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Essential duties of this position include the following.
• Support outreach efforts to engage families (community and district-wide events, school open houses, etc).
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to support teacher's expectations, develop improvement methods, and/or reinforce classroom goals in the home environment.
• Collaborates with counselors and teachers for the purpose of providing feedback to families and administration regarding students' progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Collaborates with school personnel, families, and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes and family involvement.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g., parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, district, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
• Translates information between parents and school employees within the program.
• Works with building personnel to communicate in English/Spanish about school events and opportunities.
• A flexible schedule will be needed for after-school and evening events that promote student success and family engagement.
• Maintains regular and appropriate attendance and is on time for assignment(s) for the purpose of meeting the needs of the students and the district.
• Monitors student activities (i.e., classroom, lunch, school grounds, events, etc.)
• Reinforce and reteach the Student Code of Conduct.
• Facilitate family engagement activities and involvement in the academic life of middle school students.
• Works with school counselors and administrators to serve as a community resource for prevention services and other community services available to students/parents/families/legal guardians.
GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
• Follow all district policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or district patron.
• Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
• Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment. This position will report to a building administrator and will supervise other employees. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Possession of an Associate's Degree/two years of college (72 college credits) or passing grade on CBEST or equivalent rigorous test. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong public relations skills.
• Computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with middle school staff, students, and parents.
• Successful history of dealing with issues of a confidential nature.
• Prior experience working in a Migrant Education Program preferred
A full job description for the Paraprofessional classification is available on the HRCSD website. Testing: Any offer of employment made by Hood River County School District to an external candidate is contingent upon satisfactory results of:
• Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
• ODE Fingerprinting and background clearance.
• May require a post offer, physical abilities assessment.
• Nationwide criminal history verification - a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.
Classified employees who pass the District's English/Spanish bilingual test will earn an additional 5% per hour. HOOD RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/387-5016 for additional information or assistance. Speech or hearing-impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1-800-735-2900.