Special Education Assistant II Kennedy Elementary

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

2 Permanent 8 hour per day positions available.

Job Title: Educational Assistant—Special Education II (Self‑Contained)

Classification: Classified

FLSA Status: Nonexempt |
Days: 193

Supervisor: Principal

Summary: Help meet the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self‑contained classroom. Assist in implementing classroom programs, including behavior management, self‑care, and instructional programs. Work under the principal’s general supervision and the certified teacher’s immediate direction.

• Assist teacher in an instructional setting.
• Assist teacher in maintaining classroom discipline using appropriate methods for children with and without disabilities, including intervening in crises and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed using CPI techniques.
• Organize and manage student work under teacher direction.
• Assist teachers in correcting and recording student work and in testing students.
• Assist students with daily work, including on computers with various computer programs and testing programs.
• Work directly with students with various special needs, recognizing differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapting methods and interaction accordingly.
• Implement planned activities using teacher‑designed methods and materials for individual and small student groups for instructional support.
• Supervise student activities, including the playground, cafeteria, bus loading and unloading, field trips, hallways, and other areas where students gather.
• Prepare and provide clerical support to the teacher for instructional materials using various office equipment, resource materials, AV equipment, copying, faxing, etc.
• Maintain accurate records and gather information within the scope of district policies and state and federal laws while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Obtain necessary instructional materials from a variety of sources.
• Assist with toileting students who are incontinent or require assistance with catheterization or transfer and provide other personal care needs, including diapering as necessary.
• Administer medications within the scope of district policies and state and federal laws, including diabetes management and insulin administration using an insulin pen or a non‑needle injection system.
• Assist with wheelchair transfers as required by student needs.
• Implement Individual Education Plan (IEP) modifications at the teacher’s request.
• Schedule and assist with IEP meetings.
• Maintain competency in all position responsibilities.
• Comply with all safety and work rules, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for properly utilizing, operating, and maintaining all department resources.
• Provide support to other positions as needed.
• Assume additional responsibilities as appropriate with little or no supervision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Set up room for activities and clean up after activities’ completion.
• Answer telephones, respond to questions or take messages and forward them to the teacher.
• Assist with school‑wide events.
• Assist with the inventory of textbooks.
• Assist with in‑home visits.

• 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 job functions.

Education and/or

Experience:

Must meet current highly qualified requirements.

Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, community members, and students. Focus on solving conflict; maintain confidentiality; contribute to building a positive team spirit.

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,…