Who We Are

Hillsboro Classified United is made up of the people who help make public education possible every day.

We are the professionals behind the scenes and on the front lines. We open buildings, drive buses, prepare meals, answer phones, support students, maintain facilities, solve technology problems, clean and care for our schools, assist educators, welcome families, and keep thousands of moving parts working together.

Our members bring knowledge, experience, technical expertise, compassion, creativity, and dedication to their work.

The word “classified” describes a category of employment. It does not describe the value of the people who do the work.

Every position matters. Every contribution matters. And every member plays a part in creating schools where students can learn, grow, and belong.

Before the Classroom

A student will often see a half dozen classified professionals before they even reach their classroom.

• Someone drove the bus.

• Someone opened the doors.

• Someone prepared the building.

• Someone greeted them in the office.

• Someone prepared breakfast. 

• Someone helped make sure their classroom was ready.

• Someone may have helped them navigate a difficult morning before they ever sat down at their desk.

These interactions can seem small, but together they create the environment in which students learn, grow, and feel that they belong.

Classified professionals are part of a student's school experience from the moment they arrive until the moment they go home.

More Than a Job Title

A job title can describe what someone does. It can't fully describe who they are or the difference they make.

Our members build relationships with students and families. They solve problems that most people never see. They respond when something goes wrong. They help students through difficult moments. They know their schools, their communities, and the countless details that keep a district functioning.

Our work often happens outside the classroom, but it is deeply connected to what happens inside it.

When transportation works, students arrive ready to learn.

When schools are clean and maintained, students have safe places to learn.

When meals are available, students have the opportunity to focus and participate.

When technology works, teachers and students can do their jobs.

When educational assistants support students, classrooms become more accessible and inclusive.

When office staff help a family navigate the school system, that family knows there is someone there to help.

Every role matters. Every person matters.