LIFE SKILLS ASSISTANT

@ North Valley High School

THREE RIVERS/JOSEPHINE COUNTY SD

NORTH

VALLEY HS

- Grants Pass, Oregon This job is also posted in Three Rivers School District Job Details

Job ID:

5875868

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Date Posted:

8/07/2026 internal 8/11/2026

Location:

North Valley High School Hours per

Day:

8.5 Hours Days per

Week:

4 Days Days per

Year:

155 Days

Closing Date and Time:

Open Until Filled

Compensation:

$19.54 - $24.75 - New hires will be placed at Step 1 through 9 dependent on prior contracted educational experience. 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. Salary schedules, work calendars, job descriptions and benefits can be found on our Website under the Human Resources Department. If you have questions prior to application please contact threerivershr@threerivers.k12.or.us or call Human Resources at 541-862-3111.

BILINGUAL 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.

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 position could include assisting students with toileting routines and needs. 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

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.

Position Type:

Part Time

Salary:

$19.54 to $24.75 Per Hour