Educational Assistant Computer Lab - 7 Hours - Innovation Academy (2026-2027)

Medford School District, 549C•Medford, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Innovation Academy is a hopeful option for students who thrive in smaller settings with hands-on learning for high school students in grades 9-12. Innovation Academy is a public high school of choice for all Medford students with enrollment including students from around the valley. This is a 7-hour per day position to begin August 2026. The Educational Assistant will assist teachers in the computer lab by performing clerical and paraprofessional duties, including working with groups of students with classroom and testing needs. This role also involves identifying glitches and performing appropriate minor programmatic maintenance and device repair/troubleshooting as needed.

Requirements

Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, community members, and students.
Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing fluently in English.
Ability to effectively present information and respond verbally to common inquiries or complaints from students, school staff, and parents.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Applying introductory algebra and geometry concepts such as ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, email, internet software, inventory software, order processing software, spreadsheets, and word processing software.
Certificates determined necessary by the District, including current No Child Left Behind (NCLB) certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to applicants fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Supervises students in the computer lab.
Works with students in groups or individually, assisting in the development of computer skills.
Assists students as necessary.
Assists teachers with various activities.
Monitors student progress.
Installs computer software and performs simple software maintenance using appropriate system utilities.
Identifies computer network glitches (troubleshoots) and performs appropriate minor network maintenance on the building's computers.
Performs minor device repair and/or troubleshooting.
Research and order requested software with approval.
Works closely with NTS regarding technical issues.
Instruct staff and students on the proper usage of the software.
Communicates effectively with IMC concerning usage licenses.
Records grades, scores tests, and written work in which keys are provided.
Keeps current on new technology.
Creates reports in a timely and efficient manner.
Maintains competency in all position responsibilities.
Complies with all safety and work rules, policies, and procedures.
Responsible for properly utilizing, operating, and maintaining all department resources.
Provides support to other positions as needed.
Assumes additional responsibilities as appropriate with little or no supervision.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Trains staff on various computer software and peripherals.
Cleans and sanitizes furniture and equipment.
Cleans, sets up, inventories, and moves equipment and discards old/broken equipment.
Monitors students in the hallways, classroom, cafeteria, and outside.
Provides support for special programs using computers.
Assist teachers with computer testing (such as TESA, STAR, and AR).
Receives and responds to emails and telephone calls promptly.
Assists in directing the work of student and parent volunteers and building support working in the computer lab.
Responsible for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.