English Language Success Specialist - 8 hours - McLoughlin Middle School (2026-2027)

Medford School District, 549C • Medford, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medford School District is a premier school district that inspires remarkable achievement, and empowers students to succeed and contribute in a changing world. Job Title: English Language Learner Success Specialist Supervisor: Principal FLSA Status: Nonexempt Summary: Assists staff in educational counseling for ELL students so that they can fully participate in academics, school activities and graduations.

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 communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English and Spanish.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Assists staff in educational counseling.
• Participates in meetings with students, parents and/or staff to facilitate student success.
• Connects ELL students to resources outside the school and to post-secondary scholarships and opportunities.
• In liaison with the school counselors, reviews student records and advises toward graduation by credit attainment and active school participation.
• Assists students in the scheduling process.
• Assists students and parents with educational and occupational planning.
• Tracks ELL student attendance and guides students to understand how behavior and attendance can lead toward school success.
• Gathers and interprets data to students, parents, school staff and other authorized personnel in coordination with the counselor of record.
• Assists students and parent with referrals to other specialists, special programs, alternative education and other outside agencies.
• Interprets and translates at meetings for families of ELL students.
• Assists and coordinates student transition between high schools and from middle to high school including spring and fall orientations and forecasting for high school success.
• Tracks progress reports to follow student success/failure.
• Works with students and parents to ensure success.
• Organizes events and meetings with parents and students regarding high school and post-secondary success.
• Generates and follows through with scheduling of meetings, appointments and sessions with students’ parents and staff.
• Delivers services using large group model to use time effectively and to reach more students.
• Assists teacher in maintaining classroom discipline using appropriate methods for children with and without disabilities.
• Assists students with daily work.
• Reads aloud to students.
• Works directly with students with a variety of special needs.
• Supervises a variety of student activities including playground, cafeteria, bus loading and unloading, field trips, hallways and other areas where students gather.
• Maintains accurate records and records gathered information within the scope of District policies and state and federal laws.
• 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.
• Other related duties may be assigned.
• Sets up room for various activities and cleans up after activities' completion.
• Answers telephones and answers questions or takes messages and forward to teacher.
• Assists with school wide events.
• Assists in home visits.
• All employees of the Medford School District have responsibility 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