Educational Assistant I - Temporary

MADRAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal leave, sick leave

Medical benefits

Job summary

Jefferson County School District’s Madras Elementary School is seeking an Educational Assistant I - Temporary to support classroom teachers in a small Central Oregon community. The role focuses on flexible instructional assistance, under the supervision of licensed staff, with a 7-hour day schedule and a summer-like typical school year cadence.

The position includes required qualifications (high school diploma, 18+), possible two-year college or Associate degree, and district-credentialing

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of college or associate degree required or equivalent training.
• Paraprofessional certification or district-approved credential may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher or building administrator in a supportive capacity.
• Adapt to various support tasks within the educational environment.
• Schedule own work and communicate impediments to supervisors.

Skills

Supportive instruction

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Two years of college / Associate degree

Para-educator certificate program

Job description

Educational Assistant I - Temporary

JEFFERSON COUNTY SD 509J MADRAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Madras, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5762535

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 05, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

DESIRED START DATE: August 31, 2026

LOCATION:Madras Elementary School

HOURS: 7hours a day

EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION Jefferson County School District is committed to seeing every student realize their full potential while receiving a top-tier education. Our small Central Oregon community is rich in culture and beauty, providing some of the greatest assets Oregon has to offer. You’ll find breathtaking views, an abundance of outdoor activities and plenty of unique and enriching community events. It’s the perfect place to make an impact on the world, one student at a time.

*Our Students Flourish * Our Staff Cares for Each Other *Our District Gets Better Everyday

POSITION SUMMARY The educational assistant shall assist the teacher or building administrator in a supportive capacity. The role of the educational assistant is adaptable to many support tasks within the educational environment.

JOB SCOPE This position functions under the direction of licensed educators and operates within established systems of student support. The work is somewhat recurring and routine although the position may occasionally encounter some variations from the norm and are encouraged to suggest ways for handling these. The final action is approved by a supervisor. This position has little to no planning responsibility beyond the need to schedule own work and determine impediments to own work schedule.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE (Minimum Qualifications) All educational assistants or others employed or contracted in that capacity must:

• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent;
• Be at least 18 years of age; and
• Have standards of moral character as required of teachers (OAR 584-005-0005).

Educational Assistants must have:

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or obtained an Associate’s (or higher) degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate through a formal state, or local academic assessment or para-educator certificate program, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing: Reading, writing, and mathematics; or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate (Assessment is offered by District).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years experience working as an educational assistant in a k-12 school district.
• Some college coursework.

COMPENSATION:

• Wage Schedule:$18.69- $24.19 / hour *26-27 wage rate TBD
• Work Days: 180 (10 month)
• Personal leave, sick leave, medical benefits.
• JCSD 509-J pays the employee's share (6%) of the Public Employees Retirement System Contribution

Employment contingent upon a successful outcome of Fingerprinting and Background check.

Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Temporary

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Jean Bendele , Principal
• MADRAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]