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What does a reading assistant do?

A typical day for a Reading Assistant involves working closely with students either one-on-one or in small groups to support their reading skills, following lesson plans or reading activities created by lead teachers. You’ll spend time monitoring student progress, providing feedback, and adapting support based on individual needs. Tasks may also include helping to organize reading materials, using educational technology to track progress, and collaborating with teachers to report on student development. The environment is usually a classroom or library setting, where you play a crucial role in creating a supportive and engaging learning atmosphere.

What is a reading assistant?

A Reading Assistant helps students develop their reading skills by providing support, guidance, and encouragement. They may listen to students read aloud, assist with comprehension exercises, and offer feedback to improve fluency and confidence. Reading Assistants often work in schools, libraries, or tutoring programs, supporting teachers and literacy programs. This role is essential for helping learners, especially young children or struggling readers, develop strong literacy skills.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a reading assistant?

To thrive as a Reading Assistant, you need strong literacy skills, a background in education or child development, and an understanding of reading intervention strategies. Familiarity with educational software, digital reading platforms, and basic classroom technology is often required. Patience, encouragement, and excellent interpersonal communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These qualities are essential for effectively supporting diverse learners, fostering a positive reading environment, and reinforcing literacy development.

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Infographic showing various Reading Assistant job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Educational Assistant - Title 1

North Bend School District 13

North Bend, OR • On-site

$18.37 - $21.99/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Classified/Educational Assistant
Date Posted:
8/7/2026
Location:
North Bay Elementary
10 Month, 6.5 hrs/day
Salary Range: $18.37/hr - $21.99/hr
Job Goal:
Under direct supervision of a licensed teacher or administrator, performs a variety of tasks; assisting the teacher in the development of an instructional program by working with students individually or in small/large groups, preparing instructional materials, supervising students, assisting in the implementation of classroom discipline, conducting planned activities using teacher designated methods and materials.
Job Specific Requirements:
Positions assigned to the Educational Assistant classification are distinguished by the responsibility to provide, under teacher supervision, direct instruction to students and assist with the development of teaching materials in the regular education setting.
Essential Requirements:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for the position.
  • Transcript documentation Associate's Degree or two years of college (72 quarter hours) or passed the Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Assessment test
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students and staff
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to supervise individual or groups of students in an instructional setting without constant teacher oversight; work in a team situation
  • Ability to work effectively in an environment which can be both physically and emotionally fatiguing; perform physically demanding requirements of the job
  • Possess knowledge of English usage, mathematics, and a basic understanding of the subjects in which this position is to provide assistance
  • Ability to type accurately; operate standard office equipment such as computer, copier, and audio-visual equipment
  • Ability to work with students who may exhibit aggressive behavior, as required by specific job assignment
  • Ability to demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for students
  • Such alternative to the above requirements as the School Board or the Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable
  • Perform physical requirements which may include:
    • Moderate degree of physical stamina
    • Frequent standing, walking, bending and lifting
    • Possible exposure to bodily fluids in assisting students with using restrooms and in tending to injury and illness

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assist teachers in the planning and implementation of learning experiences of students enrolled in programs; confer with teacher to provide feedback on student performance, progress and testing activities
  • Assist the teacher in devising special strategies of reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities
  • Assist in the instruction of students in group or one-on-one settings, often without direct teacher supervision
  • Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff according to trained procedures
  • Assist in monitoring classroom management in accordance with the District's discipline procedures
  • Supervise students in and outside of the classroom with an understanding of and provision for a safe environment
  • Perform various clerical functions, student record keeping, monitor assignments, maintain accurate files, and other related functions
  • Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies and play periods
  • Assist with large group activities such as drill work, reading out loud and story telling
  • Read to students, listen to students read and participate in other forms of oral communication with students
  • Check notebooks, corrects papers, supervises testing and make up work as assigned by the teacher
  • Handle discipline problems in accordance with the District's discipline procedures
  • Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student
  • Serve as a source of information and support to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher
  • Participate in in-service programs as assigned
  • Act as a friendly ambassador for the North Bend School District.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by administration

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Bonding and/or Testing Required:
  • Possess and maintain a valid First Aid card as required
  • Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance/FBI Background check
  • Blood borne Pathogen Training/Hepatitis B Shot Series Training as required
  • SafeSchools Training as required
  • Pre-employment drug screen (THC screen included)

Equal employment opportunity and treatment shall be practiced by the North Bend School District regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition, age, veterans' status, service in uniformed service, familial status, genetic information, an individual's juvenile record that has been expunged, and disability if the employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position.

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