Life Skills Assistant - Part-Time Para-Professional Impact

Young World Physical Education; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

PERS retirement contributions

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Three Rivers School District in Grants Pass, Oregon, is seeking a Life Skills Education Assistant (Para-Professional) for Madrona Elementary School. The position is part-time (4 days/week, 7.25 hours per day) with 155 annual days and an hourly rate between $19.54 and $24.75.

Successful candidates support students with disabilities under a certified teacher and may observe a class before offering formal employment.

Qualifications

• 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
• Fingerprinting required

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Supervision of students

Student engagement

Discipline with dignity

Flexibility

Patience

Education

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Three Rivers School District in Grants Pass, Oregon, is seeking a Life Skills Education Assistant (Para-Professional) for Madrona Elementary School. The position is part-time (4 days/week, 7.25 hours per day) with 155 annual days and an hourly rate between $19.54 and $24.75.

Successful candidates support students with disabilities under a certified teacher and may observe a class before offering formal employment.