LIFE SKILLS ASSISTANT @ Fleming Middle School

Young World Physical Education; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Three Rivers School District invites applications for a Life Skills Education Assistant at Fleming Middle School in Grants Pass, OR. The position is 7.5 hours/day, 4 days/week, 155 days/yr, with competitive pay and benefits. Posting is open until filled.

Starting date is immediate; a fingerprint clearance is required. The role supports students with disabilities under a certified teacher's direction and offers opportunities to observe a class prior to offer.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of college coursework or Associate's Degree (may be waived)
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to monitor and supervise students in the classroom
• Patience and ability to enforce good behavior with dignity
• Physical ability to stand, walk, or sit, move, lift or restrain students
• Willingness to assist with meals and toileting, and observe safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Assist certified teacher in conducting lessons and setting up equipment
• Independently monitor and supervise students between classes and at lunch
• Encourage and nurture students; demonstrate flexibility and initiative
• Provide medical support or intervention as needed
• Assist with feeding students with varying abilities; monitor behavior and safety

Skills

Supervise students

Patience

Discipline with dignity

Flexibility

Observation skills

Assist with toileting

Education

Associate’s Degree or 2 years college

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

LIFE SKILLS ASSISTANT @ Fleming Middle School

THREE RIVERS/JOSEPHINE COUNTY SD FLEMING MS - Grants Pass, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Three Rivers School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5882685
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 12, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Date Posted:8/12/2026 internal 8/17/2026 external

Location:Fleming Middle School

Hours per Day:7.5 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 9dependenton 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.

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.
• Thisposition 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:

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
Job Categories:

Special Education > Life Skills

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Brian Miller , Principal
• FLEMING MS
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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