LIFE SKILLS ASSISTANT @ Manzanita Elementary School

MANZANITA ELEM; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Manzanita Elementary School is seeking a Life Skills Assistant to support a certified teacher in delivering lessons and supervising students with disabilities. The role includes setting up activities, assisting during meals, and providing basic medical support as required.

The position is part-time, located at Manzanita Elementary in Grants Pass, Oregon, with a 7.25-hour day over four days per week and competitive hourly pay. Applicants must meet education requirements and be fingerprinted.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework or Associate's Degree required.
• Patience and the ability to enforce behavior with dignity.
• Flexibility and initiative to nurture students.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a certified teacher and assist them in successfully conducting lessons, setting up equipment and activities.
• Independently monitor and supervise special needs students in the classroom, between classes and during lunch in small groups or one-on-one.
• Assist with meal times and feeding when required, including potential tube feeding.
• Provide medical support or intervention as needed.
• Assist with toileting routines and needs.

Education

Two years of college coursework or Associate's Degree

Patience

Flexibility

Discipline with dignity

Observation and monitoring

Job description

LIFE SKILLS ASSISTANT @ Manzanita Elementary School

THREE RIVERS/JOSEPHINE COUNTY SD MANZANITA ELEM - Grants Pass, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5929022

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Date Posted:9/16/2026 internal 9/21/2026 external

Location:Manzanita Elementary

Hours per Day:7.25

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.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.
• 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

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Casey Alderson , Director
• P.O. Box 160
• Murphy, Oregon 97533
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]