Educational Support Staff - 3.75 hours - Options (2026-27)

Medford School District, 549C•Medford, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a permanent 3.75 hour/day position to begin during the 2026-2027 school year. The Educational Support Staff assists teachers in the classroom as necessary, potentially identifying students needing reading and/or math interventions. The role involves supervising students throughout the school site, providing clerical support, and performing routine office functions.

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 verbally and in writing fluently in English.
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 determined by the District to be relevant to the job, including current NCLB requirements (paraprofessional certification) and First Aid Certification.
Ability to speak clearly to be able to be understood and understand the speech of others.
Emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and control all aspects of the job.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assists teacher in the instructional setting.
Assists students and teachers with various literacy activities designed to increase student performance in English (reading, writing, spelling, and speaking) and mathematics.
Prepares assignments and organizes and manages student work and progress binders under teacher direction.
Implements planned activities using teacher-designed methods and materials for individual and small student groups for instructional support.
Prepares instructional materials using various office, resource, and AV equipment.
Delivers Early Reading and/or Math Intervention curriculum to targeted small groups.
Reads to students in one-on-one situations or small groups.
Assesses and reports students' progress.
Compiles student data and enters the information into the computer.
Supervises and ensures student safety in various indoor and outdoor student activities, including cafeteria, bus loading and unloading, field trips, hallways, and other areas where students gather.
Evaluates student injuries, determine the course of action, and perform minor first aid in compliance with District policies.
Maintains a safe environment for students at all times and reports concerns to the school administrator.
Maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures, including "Crisis Plan" procedures.
May provide first aid assistance within the scope of district policies.
May assist in office as needed regarding Parent Involvement activities, answering multi-line telephone system, taking accurate messages, routing telephone calls and/or messages to the appropriate staff member, and assisting students, parents, and patrons.
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.
Takes student attendance and enters information into the computer.