Educational Support Staff - 8 hrs - Jacksonville Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Jacksonville (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Medford School District 549C is seeking an Educational Support Staff member for Jacksonville Elementary. This is a permanent, 8.0 hour/day position to begin during the 2026-2027 school year.

Our mission focuses on equity and achievement for all students. The role supports teachers, assists with literacy and math interventions, supervises students, and performs clerical tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent.
• No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements.
• Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff and students.
• Fluent in English; Spanish preferred.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in instructional settings.
• Support literacy and math interventions for reading, writing, and math.
• Prepare assignments and organize student work binders.
• Deliver small-group instruction using teacher-designed materials.
• Read to students in one-on-one or small groups.
• Record and report student progress and data.

Skills

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Math interventions

Reading interventions

Communication in writing

First aid knowledge

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Medford School District, 549C JACKSONVILLE ELEMENTARY - Jacksonville, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Educational Support Staff - 8 hrs - Jacksonville Elementary

Medford School District, 549C JACKSONVILLE ELEMENTARY - Jacksonville, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Medford School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5888969
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 16, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Permanent 8.0 hour/day position to begin during the 2026-2027 school year.

Medford SD 549C Job Description

Our Mission: ALL Own Their Present and Future, ALL Are Known and Challenged, ALL Achieve Their Potential, ALL Options are Open and Hopeful

Job Title: Educational Support Staff

Supervisor: Principal

Classification: Classified

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Days: 193

Summary: Based on school or student needs, assists teachers in the classroom as necessary. May assist teachers in identifying children needing reading and/or math interventions. Supervises students throughout the school site, provides clerical support, and performs routine office functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists teacher in the 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 and 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, resource, and AV equipment. Delivers Early Reading and/or Math Intervention curriculum to targeted small groups.
• Reads to students in one-on-one situations or small groups.
• Assesses and reports students' progress.
• Compiles student data and enters the information into the computer.
• Supervises and ensures student safety in various indoor and outdoor student activities, including cafeteria, bus loading and unloading, field trips, hallways, and other areas where students gather.
• Evaluates student injuries, determine the course of action, and perform minor first aid in compliance with District policies.
• Maintains a 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, and assisting students, parents, 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Takes student attendance and enters information into the computer.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• All Medford School District employees supervise students and maintain a safe environment.

Qualifications: An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a 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.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, community members, and students. Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing fluently in English. Preference may be given to applicants fluent in English and Spanish. Ability ly 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.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, area, circumference, and area. Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to complete instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, e‑mail, internet software, spreadsheets, teaching software, and word processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates determined by the District to be relevant to the job, including current NCLB requirements (paraprofessional certification) and First Aid Certification.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must often stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, the ability to adjust focus, and peripheral vision. Ability to speak clearly to be able to be understood and understand the speech of others. Emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and control all aspects of the job.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Employees may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and occasionally wet or humid outdoor weather conditions. Employees may be subject to temperature fluctuations, fumes, odors, and dust.

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) whenever it deems advisable.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility, a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application by the closing date. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran’s disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included on the DD Form 214/215.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Medford School District 549C is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and in accordance with Federal and State legislation, including Title IX, title VIII, ORS 659.150, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, national origin, age, disability,immigration status or citizenship status in employment or educational programs.

Medford School District 549C is an equal opportunity employer and provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.48 to $25.55 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shawna Smith , Principal
• JACKSONVILLE ELEMENTARY
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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