Educational Assistant Temporary

Educational Assistant I - P/T (Temporary)

This position is posted in Jefferson County School District 509J at Jefferson County Middle School in Madras, Oregon.

Job : 5565558
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 03, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Mar 30, 2026

Start Date: March 30, 2026
End Date: June 9, 2026
Location: Jefferson County Middle School
Hours: 5.75 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 offers beautiful views, outdoor activities, 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 assists the teacher or building administrator in a supportive capacity. The role adapts to many support tasks within the educational environment.

Job Scope: This position operates under the direction of licensed educators and follows established student support systems. The work is mostly routine with occasional variations. The assistant schedules own work and determines impediments to their schedule. Final action is approved by a supervisor.

Education, Experience and Certification/License (Minimum Qualifications):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• Standards of moral character as required of teachers (OAR )

Title 1A Educational Assistants must have:

• Completed two years of study at a higher education institution; or have an Associate’s degree or higher; or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment or para‑educator certificate program, knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Compensation:

• Wage: $18.69 – $24.19 per hour
• Work days: 180 (10 month)
• Personal days, Sick days
• JCSD 509‑J pays the employee’s share (6%) of the Public Employees Retirement System Contribution

Application Procedures: Interested candidates should apply online at , including a letter of interest and current resume. Employment is contingent upon successful fingerprinting and background check. The $82.50 fee for criminal history record checks and fingerprinting is the responsibility of the individual at the time of hire.

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Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Brent Walsh, Principal
• Jefferson County Middle School
• Phone:
• Email:

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