ELL Educational Assistant - 8 hours - Jackson Elementary

Medford School District, 549C • Medford, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists teachers in an instructional setting with a primary emphasis on direct contact with students in the instructional process. This is a permanent 8.0 hour/day position to begin during the 2026-2027 school year.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school or one to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must meet current No Child Left Behind (NCLB) 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 fluently verbally and in writing in English and Spanish.
• Ability to present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small and large group situations to students and other school staff.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and area.
• Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to complete instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, e-mail, internet software, spreadsheets, teaching software, and word processing software.
• Certificates as determined by the District, including current NCLB requirements (paraprofessional certification).
• Must speak clearly to be understood and identify and understand the speech of others.
• Emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and control all aspects of the job.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in an instructional setting.
• Assists teacher in maintaining classroom discipline using appropriate methods for children with and without disabilities.
• Organizes and manages student work under teacher direction.
• Assists teachers in correcting and recording student work and in testing students.
• Supervises class for short periods.
• Assists students with daily work.
• Reads aloud to students.
• Assists students on computers and with various computer programs and testing programs.
• Works directly with students with a variety of special needs.
• Implements planned activities using teacher-designed methods and materials for individual and small student groups for instructional support.
• Supervises various student activities, including the playground, cafeteria, bus loading and unloading, field trips, hallways, and other areas where students gather.
• Prepares and provides clerical support to the teacher for instructional materials using various office equipment, resource materials, AV equipment, copying, faxing, etc.
• Maintains accurate records and records gathered information within the scope of District policies and state and federal laws.
• Obtains necessary instructional materials from a variety of sources.
• Translates and interprets for students, staff, and parents.
• Coordinates and proctors student testing.
• Creates documents in languages other than English for non-English speaking students and parents.
• Facilitates meetings and conversations between staff and parents, and/or students.
• Maintains competency in all position responsibilities.
• Complies with all safety and work rules, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for proper utilization, operation, and maintenance of 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.
• Sets up room for various activities and cleans up after activities' completion.
• Answers telephones, respond to questions, or takes messages and forwards them to the teacher.
• Assists with school-wide events.
• Assists with an inventory of textbooks.
• Assists with in-home visits.
• All Medford School District employees are responsible for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree