Date Posted: 11/03/2021

Location: Evergreen Elementary

Hours per Day: 7.5 hours

Days per Week: 4 days

Days per Year: 156 days

Closing Date and Time: Open until filled

Compensation: Per Classified Salary Schedule

BILLINGUAL AND BILITERATE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

The challenging but rewarding career of a Life Skills Education Assistant (also known as 

a Para-Professional) helps students with disabilities under the direction of a Certified Teacher. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to observe a class and ask questions prior to formal offer. Employees in qualifying positions will receive a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision and will receive contributions to their PERS retirement accounts. If you have questions prior to application please contact human.resources@threerivers.k12.or.us or call Human Resources at 541-862-3111

Qualifications: 

• Work under the direction of a certified teacher and assist them in successfully conducting lessons, setting up equipment and activities.
• Ability to independently monitor and supervise special needs students in the classroom, between classes and during lunch in small groups or one-on-one.
• Flexibility and initiative to encourage and nurture students. 
• Patience and the ability to enforce good behavior and provide discipline with dignity.
• The physical ability to regularly stand, walk or sit on the floor while working with students in different settings.
• The physical ability to regularly move, lift or restrain students. This includes taking children to the bathroom and providing assistance with elimination and using the toilet/diapering. 
• Helping at meal times to feed students with a variety of abilities. This may include assisting with tube feeding. 
• Provide medical support or intervention. 
• Ability to meet standards of the Life Skills Educational Assistant (Para-Professional).

Requirements: 

Apply online and submit Letter of Interest, Resume and Letters of Recommendation

Two (2) years of college coursework or Associate's Degree (May be waived pending successful performance on skills test administered by the District)

High School Diploma or GED required

Person filling this position will have to be fingerprinted

Pre-employment drug screening will be required of all new hires of the District 
Proof of COVID vaccination or approved exception upon hire

CONTACT:

Human Resource Department

Three Rivers School District

P O Box 160

Murphy, OR 97533

541-862-3111 x5249

Three Rivers School District is an equal opportunity employer and educator. Three Rivers School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability, or age in any educational programs, activities or employment. Three Rivers School District will provide reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Human Resources Office at the Three Rivers District Office at 541-862-3111.

Title IX Coordinator: Casey Alderson, 541-862-3111, 8550 New Hope Rd.