26-18; Educational Assistant; Walker; 0.8438FTE; Probationary

ASHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT 5; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland School District 5 is seeking an Education Assistant to Walker Elementary to support teachers in small groups and one-on-one instruction, manage records, and supervise students.

This probationary, part-time-like 0.8438 FTE position offers hourly pay and a range of duties from classroom support to safety supervision, aligned with licensed staff guidance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent; NCLB requirements; experience in a school setting preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse students and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication and collaboration with licensed staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in reading, math, and writing groups and individually.
• Support teachers with lesson preparation, grading, attendance, and record keeping.
• Supervise students during recess and lunch and ensure safety.
• Help with setup of classroom materials and instructional activities.
• Communicate with families as directed and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Tools

PowerSchool

MS Office Suite

Job description

Hours & FTE

0.8438 FTE/ 6.75 hours per day; Probationary

Salary

$18.15 - $22.04 per hour (2025-26 salary schedule; 2026-27 salary schedule to be determined)

Position

Education Assistant

Work Site

Walker Elementary

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

• Follows and maintains knowledge of applicable District policies and procedures.


• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments (reading, math and writing groups).


• Assists in testing and evaluating students' abilities in math, writing, and reading and progress as directed by licensed staff member.


• Assists staff with record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments and taking attendance.


• Monitors and assists students as needed in the classroom, at recess, and at lunch.


• May be asked to clean up spills and wipe down tables in cafeteria when assigned supervision duty.


• Supervises large groups of children at recess and lunch ensuring safety and security at all times.


• Transports recess equipment outside for activities; reports unsafe equipment and secures equipment when not in use.


• Assists with loading and unloading students from buses, transitioning students from classroom to lunchroom, music, recess, library, etc.


• Assists the licensed staff member in developing educational materials (copying, typing, laminating, etc.).


• Follows prescribed daily schedule as outlined by the building administrator.


• Implements daily activities and instruction for students under the direction of and planned by the licensed staff member.


• Assists the licensed staff member in set-up and maintenance of the classroom, materials and supplies.


• Assists the licensed staff member in scheduling appropriate meetings and completion of paperwork.


• Assists the licensed staff member, when directed, in communicating with parents/guardians.


• Participates effectively at regular team meetings with licensed staff members and other support staff, as requested, using appropriate social skills.


• Assists in maintaining a safe environment for students at all times.


• Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.


• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.


• Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries.


• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students.


• Maintains appropriate certifications and training as required.


• Attends work regularly and is punctual.


• Annually passes the District's required online training by the District's assigned due‑date.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.


• Performs minor first aid in compliance with District policies and completes required paperwork in a timely fashion.


• Assists on school field trips, as requested.


• Files documents and records according to predetermined classifications, maintaining alphabetical index, and cross-references files.


• Attends in-service trainings.


• Attends staff meetings, as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

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 is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 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 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.

Equal Opportunity and Non‑Discrimination

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.

Family and Medical Leave Rights

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

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

Application Process

Application Process: https://www.applitrack.com/ashland5/onlineapp/