Educational Assistant-English Language Learner - 5.75 hrs - Kennedy Elementary (2026-2027)

Medford School District, 549C•Medford, OR

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Assists teachers in an instructional setting with a primary emphasis on direct contact with students in the instructional process. This role supports students in achieving their potential and ensuring all options are open and hopeful.

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.
Supervises students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.