Educational Assistant Computer Lab Innovation Academy

Educational Assistant Computer Lab – 7 Hours – Innovation Academy (2026‑2027)

7‑hour per day position to begin August 2026. Innovation Academy is a hopeful option for students who thrive in smaller settings with hands‑on learning for high school students in grades 9‑12. It is a public high school of choice for all Medford students with enrollment from around the valley.

Job Title: Educational Assistant – Computer Lab

Classification: Classified

Supervisor: Principal

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Days: 193

Summary: Assists teachers in the computer lab by performing clerical and paraprofessional duties, including working with groups of students with classroom and testing needs. Identify glitches and perform appropriate minor programmatic maintenance and device repair/troubleshooting as needed.

• Supervises students in the computer lab.
• Works with students in groups or individually, assisting in the development of computer skills.
• Assists students as necessary.
• Assists teachers with various activities.
• Installs computer software and performs simple software maintenance using appropriate system utilities.
• Identifies computer network glitches (troubleshoots) and performs appropriate minor network maintenance on the building's computers.
• Performs minor device repair and/or troubleshooting.
• Researches and orders requested software with approval.
• Works closely with NTS regarding technical issues.
• Instructs staff and students on the proper usage of the software.
• Communicates effectively with IMC concerning usage licenses.
• Records grades, scores tests, and written work in which keys are provided.
• Keeps current on new technology.
• Creates reports in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintains competency in all position responsibilities.
• Complies with all safety and work rules, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for properly utilizing, operating, and maintaining 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.

• Trains staff on various computer software and peripherals.
• Cleans and sanitizes furniture and equipment.
• Cleans, sets up, inventories, and moves equipment and discards old/broken equipment.
• Monitors students in the hallways, classroom, cafeteria, and outside.
• Provides support for special programs using computers.
• Assists teachers with computer testing (such as TESA, STAR, and AR).
• Receives and responds to emails and telephone calls promptly.

• Assists in directing the work of student and parent volunteers and building support working in the computer lab.
• All Medford School District employees are responsible for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job 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 of related responsible clerical experience and/or training involving public contact or an equivalent combination of education and experience (including passage of paraprofessional test).

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 effectively present information and respond verbally to common inquiries or complaints from students, school staff, and parents. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest,…