Educational Assistant - Temporary

Educational Assistant I - Temporary

Jefferson County School District 509J – Madras Elementary School, Madras, Oregon

Job : 5762535

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 05, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Desired start date: August 31, 2026

Location: Madras Elementary School

Hours: 7 hours a day

Employee Value Proposition Jefferson County School District is committed to seeing every student realize their full potential while receiving a top-tier education. Our small Central Oregon community is rich in culture and beauty, providing some of the greatest assets Oregon has to offer. You’ll find breathtaking views, an abundance of outdoor activities and plenty of unique and enriching community events. It’s the perfect place to make an impact on the world, one student at a time.

Position Summary The educational assistant shall assist the teacher or building administrator in a supportive capacity. The role of the educational assistant is adaptable to many support tasks within the educational environment.

Job Scope This position functions under the direction of licensed educators and operates within established systems of student support. The work is somewhat recurring and routine although the position may occasionally encounter some variations from the norm and is encouraged to suggest ways for handling these. The final action is approved by a supervisor. This position has little to no planning responsibility beyond the need to schedule own work and determine impediments to own work schedule.

• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have standards of moral character as required of teachers (OAR ).
• No experience required.
  
  Skills and abilities
  
  are learned on the job.
• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or obtained an Associate’s (or higher) degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate through a formal state, or local academic assessment or para-educator certificate program, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing:
  Reading, writing, and mathematics; or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate (Assessment is offered by District).

• 1-2 years experience working as an educational assistant in a k-12 school district.
• Some college coursework.

• Wage
  
  Schedule:
  
  $18.69- $24.19 / hour (
  * 26-27 wage rate TBD)
• Work Days: 180 (10 month)
• Personal leave, sick leave, medical benefits.
• JCSD 509-J pays the employee's share (6%) of the Public Employees Retirement System Contribution.

Interested candidates are required to apply at the following link:  to complete our online application which requires including a letter of interest and current resume. Employment contingent upon a successful outcome of Fingerprinting and Background check. The $82.50 fee associated with criminal history record checks & fingerprinting shall be the responsibility of the individual at the time of hire.

Visit our website at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Jean Bendele, Principal
• Madras Elementary School
• Phone:
• Email: