Educational Support Staff - 5.75 hours - Oakdale Middle School (2026-27)

Young World Physical Education; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 25,306 - 33,200; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Medford, Oregon, is seeking full-time Educational Support Staff. Responsibilities include assisting teachers in classrooms, supervising students throughout the school site, and providing clerical support. Candidates must have an Associate’s degree or equivalent and excellent interpersonal skills.

The position requires the ability to interact with students and staff, as well as fluency in English, with a preference for Spanish speakers. Salary ranges from $18.37 to $24.10 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must meet current No Child Left Behind requirements.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions effectively.
• Paraprofessional certification and First Aid Certification are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in instructional settings.
• Supervise and ensure student safety.
• Prepare assignments and manage student work.

Skills

Fluency in English

Ability to interact with teachers and staff

Mathematical skills

General computer knowledge

Conflict resolution skills

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Educational Support Staff – 5.75 hours – Oakdale Middle School (2026‑27)

Medford School District, 549C Oakdale Middle School – Medford, Oregon

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Summary

Based on school or student needs, the Educational Support Staff (ESS) assists teachers in the classroom as necessary, helps identify students requiring reading or math interventions, supervises students throughout the school site, and provides secretarial and clerical support to perform routine office functions.

Essential Duties and 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.
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities

• Takes student attendance and enters information into computer.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• All employees of the Medford School District have responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school, or one to two years of related experience; must meet current No Child Left Behind requirements.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, community members and students; focus on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, and contributing to a positive team spirit.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English (verbal and written); preference for applicants fluent in Spanish; ability to present information and respond to questions in one‑on‑one, small, and large group settings; ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedures, and regulations; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference; apply basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions; deal with problems involving several concrete variables.
• Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage, database software, e‑mail, internet software, spreadsheets, teaching software, and word processing.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Paraprofessional certification (NCLB requirement) and First Aid Certification.
• Physical demands include regular talking or hearing, frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, occasional lifting of up to 75 lb, and maintaining vision and speech clarity.
• Work environment may include low‑to‑moderate noise, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather, and exposure to bloodborne pathogens, fumes, odors, dust.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Salary

$18.37 to $24.10 per Hour