Educational Support Staff Kennedy Elementary

Educational Support Staff - 5.75 hrs - Kennedy Elementary

Medford School District, 549C KENNEDY ELEMENTARY – Medford, Oregon.

Job : 5727881

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Permanent 5.75 hour/day position to begin during the 2026‑2027 school year.

Salary range is pending final budget approval for the 2026‑27 school year; posted salary range is for the 2025‑26 school year.

Educational Support Staff assists teachers in the classroom as necessary, may assist in identifying children needing reading and/or math interventions, supervises students, provides clerical support, and performs routine office functions.

• 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, determines the course of action, and performs 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 the 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.

• Takes student attendance and enters information into the computer.

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

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 to 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…