Teaching Assistant

FWS - Reading Assistant - Harvey Clarke (CSWS) Overview Category Student Description This position is only open to current Pacific University Students Location: Off Campus at Harvey Clarke Elementary (2516 B St, Forest Grove 97116) Wage: $16.80/hr Length of employment: 2026-27 academic year Purpose of Position: The Forest Grove School District is unwavering in its belief that every student has the fundamental right to learn in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. We are committed to protecting this right, and celebrating each student for their unique cultures, strengths, and contributions to our schools. Our district ensures an educational experience free from discrimination or harassment, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, language proficiency, immigration status, socioeconomic background, or ability. Every member of our community - students, staff, and visitors is entitled to an environment that upholds their dignity, affirms their worth, and supports their growth. We actively work to remove barriers to equity and opportunity, confronting bias and any acts of discrimination or harassment that threaten the safety or learning of our students. Protecting each student’s right to thrive is our priority, and we are committed to proactive and restorative measures to uphold this standard. In the Forest Grove School District, we care deeply about each other, stand strong in support of one other, and adapt and grow together. We will continue to create school environments where every student feels safe, valued, and empowered to achieve their fullest potential. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Working in classrooms helping students with guidance from teachers Reading to children and listening to children read in order to improve fluency and comprehension Charting student reading fluency progress Flexible hours between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM Mon.-Fri. No work on non-school days, 6-10hrs/week Competencies to Practice: Active Citizenship & Community Engagement Digital Literacy Engaging Diversity Supervisor / Recruiter: Contact Pacific Opportunity Hub (View email address on click.appcast.io) to be connected with on-site supervisor Qualifications Required: Interest in elementary education, specifically grades kindergarten -fourth grade Ability to engage students with reading and/or math Effectively communicate with teaching staff and students Work independently with given tasks and instructions #J-18808-Ljbffr