ELL Educational Assistant III

•Temporary

JEFFERSON COUNTY SD 509J

BUFF

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

•Madras, Oregon This job is also posted in

JEFFERSON COUNTY SD 509J

Job Details

Job ID:

5913199

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Sep 15, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Sep 28, 2026

Job Description

Temporary Position for the 26-27 School Year

Dates:

September 14, 2026

•June 15, 2027

LOCATION:

Buff Elementary School

HOURS:

6.32 hrs per 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.

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 are 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.

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

(Minimum Qualifications)

All educational assistants or others employed or contracted in that capacity must:

Have a high school diploma or the equivalent;

Be at least 18 years of age; Bilingual (would have to pass an assessment with an advanced low level score to qualify)

Have standards of moral character as required of teachers (OAR 584-005

•0005)

Title 1A Educational Assistants must have:

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).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Some college coursework.

Previous experience learning to speak and write in a second language.

COMPENSATION

Wage Schedule:

$19.25

•24.91/hr, AFTER successful completion of assessment, wage scale will be $20.20

•25.86/hr Work days: 180 (10 month)

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance, AD&D, Long term disability included (Optional insurances available)

Personal days, Sick days

JCSD 509-J

pays the employee's share (6%) of the Public Employees Retirement System Contribution

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested candidates are required to apply at the following link: http://jeffersonco.tedk12.com/hire with online application, letter of interest, and current resume

•Employment contingent upon Fingerprinting. (The $87.50 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://www.jcsd.k12.or.us/

Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Par #130

CC #1000

Position Type:

Temporary