26-107; Educational Assistant; Helman; 0.60 FTE; Probationary

Ashland School District 5; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Ashland School District invites applications for the position of Education Assistant at Helman Elementary School. This 0.60 FTE role (5 hours/day) involves assisting teachers in small group and one-on-one settings, keeping records, and supervising students throughout the school day.

Candidates should have an Associate’s degree or equivalent and be able to work collaboratively with licensed staff. This is a probationary position with duties including classroom setup, material preparation, and

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: AA degree or equivalent, 1–2 years related experience preferred.
• Interpersonal skills: works well with diverse backgrounds and maintains confidentiality.
• Language skills: fluent English, verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in groups with lessons (reading, math, writing).
• Maintain records, attendance and grading as directed by licensed staff.
• Supervise students and ensure safety in classroom, recess, and lunch periods.
• Assist with instructional materials and setup of the classroom.
• Follow daily schedule and participate in meetings and training.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Computer Skills

Other Skills and Abilities

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

PowerSchool

Job description

26-107; Educational Assistant; Helman; 0.60 FTE; Probationary JobID: 1516

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Educational Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Location: Helman Elementary School
• Date Available: 9/3/26

Position: Education Assistant

Work Site: Helman Elementary

Hours/FTE: 0.60 FTE/ 5 hours per day; Probationary

Salary: $18.69 - $22.88 per hour

JOB SUMMARY

Assists teaching staff by performing instructional tasks with students in small groups and one-on-one settings, performs record keeping, and student supervision duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Follows and maintains knowledge of applicable District policies and procedures.
2. Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments (reading, math and writing groups).
3. Assists in testing and evaluating students' abilities in math, writing, and reading and progress as directed by licensed staff member.
4. Assists staff with record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments and taking attendance.
5. Monitors and assists students as needed in the classroom, at recess, and at lunch.
6. May be asked to clean up spills and wipe down tables in cafeteria when assigned supervision duty.
7. Monitors and assists students as needed in the classroom, at recess, and at lunch. Supervises large groups of children at recess and lunch ensuring safety and security at all times.
8. Transports recess equipment outside for activities; reports unsafe equipment and secures equipment when not in use.
9. Assists with loading and unloading students from buses, transitioning students from classroom to lunchroom, music, recess, library etc.
10. Assists the licensed staff member in developing educational materials (copying, typing, laminating, etc.).
11. Follows prescribed daily schedule as outlined by the building administrator.
12. Implements daily activities and instruction for students under the direction of and planned by the licensed staff member.
13. Assists the licensed staff member in the set-up and maintenance of the classroom, materials and supplies.
14. Assists the licensed staff member in scheduling appropriate meetings and completion of paperwork.
15. Assists the licensed staff member, when directed, in communicating with parents/guardians.
16. Participates effectively at regular team meetings with licensed staff members and other support staff, as requested, using appropriate social skills.
17. Assists in maintaining a safe environment for students at all times.
18. Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
19. Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
20. Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries.
21. Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students.
22. Maintains appropriate certifications and training as required.
23. Attend work regularly and is punctual.
24. Annually pass the District's required online training by the District's assigned due-date.
25. While working collaboratively with others, implements decisions within ASD established policies and procedures.
26. Professionally represent the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students and resolves conflict in a professional manner.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Assists office staff and licensed staff members as necessary including answering telephones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff and operating general office machinery including photocopy machine, computer and fax machine.
2. Performs minor first aid in compliance with District policies and completes required paperwork in a timely fashion.
3. Assists on school field trips, as requested.
4. Files documents and records according to predetermined classifications, maintaining alphabetical index, and cross references files.
5. Attends in-service trainings.
6. Attends staff meetings, as requested.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: 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. Prior successful experience working in a school setting or with children strongly preferred.

Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others' ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with students

Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from students. 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.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.

Reasoning Ability: 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 variables in a variety of situations.

Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, e-mail, internet software, spreadsheets, and word processing software. MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and PowerSchool strongly preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to appropriately communicate with students, licensed staff members, administrators and parents. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with constant interruptions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates as determined by the District including meeting current No Child Left Behind certification requirements and a valid Oregon Driver's License. Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; stand; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

VALUES

The District is focused on eliminating systemic racism and its impact on student learning. ASD is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service. Ashland Public Schools is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

OTHER

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable, pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Deadline: open until filled

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE RIGHTS

English: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlan.pdf

Spanish: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf

Ashland School District appreciates the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups and their roles in society. It is the policy of the Ashland School District Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups on the grounds of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities or employment.