Educational Support Staff - 3.75 Hours - Lone Pine Elementary (2026-27)

Medford School District, 549C•Medford, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Permanent 3.75 hour Educational Support Staff position at Lone Pine Elementary School for the 2026/2027 school year. Based on school or student needs, this role assists teachers in the classroom, potentially identifying students needing reading and/or math interventions. The position involves supervising students throughout the school site, providing secretarial and clerical support, and performing routine office functions.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from 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, members of the community and students.
Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and area.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, e-mail, internet software, spreadsheets, teaching software and word processing software.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
Ability to effectively 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.
Certificates as determined by the District including current NCLB requirements (paraprofessional certification) and First Aid Certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assists teacher in 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, 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 equipment, resource materials and AV equipment.
Delivers Early Reading and/or Math Intervention curriculum to targeted small groups.
Reads to students in one-on-one situations or in small groups.
Assesses and reports students’ progress.
Compiles student data and enters the information into the computer.
Supervises and ensures student safety in a variety of indoor and outdoor student activities including cafeteria, bus loading and unloading, field trips, hallways and other areas where students gather.
Evaluates student injuries, determines course of action and performs minor first aid in compliance with District policies.
Maintains 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, assisting students, parent, 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.
Takes student attendance and enters information into computer.