Middle School SPED Paraprofessional – IEP & Classroom Support

Mazama High School; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazama High School in Klamath Falls, Oregon, is seeking a Middle School Special Programs Paraprofessional to support licensed teachers and administrators in delivering instruction and maintaining student safety. The role emphasizes data collection, IEP progress monitoring, and supervised activities across classrooms and common areas.

Starting date is late August 2026, with 178 instructional days per year and a 7-hour day.

Qualifications

• Must be certified to drive a Type 20 Activity Vehicle (Transition Program only).
• Provide assistance to individual students and/or small groups to reinforce educational programs and instruction.
• Provide additional supervision to students in the site-based classroom, playground, mainstreamed classes, lunchroom, hallways and other places as assigned.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and the maintenance of required record keeping.
• Maintain data on student performance and progress and meeting students IEP goals.
• Ability to work with children, parents and school personnel. Must uphold the moral character as required of teachers.
• Must maintain confidentiality when associated with the Klamath County School District.
• Assist in feeding, toileting, physical care, health needs and the safety of students.
• Ability to learn and follow medical policy and procedures in a timely manner.
• Ability to become certified and proficient in District adopted CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute.
• Must be willing to participate in ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Must be certified to drive a Type 20 Activity Vehicle (Transition Program only).
• Provide assistance to individual students and/or small groups to reinforce educational programs and instruction.
• Provide additional supervision to students in the site-based classroom, playground, mainstreamed classes, lunchroom, hallways and other places as assigned.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and the maintenance of required record keeping.
• Maintain data on student performance and progress and meeting students IEP goals.
• Ability to work with children, parents and school personnel. Must uphold the moral character as required of teachers.
• Must maintain confidentiality when associated with the Klamath County School District.
• Assist in feeding, toileting, physical care, health needs and the safety of students.
• Ability to learn and follow medical policy and procedures in a timely manner.
• Ability to become certified and proficient in District adopted CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute.
• Must be willing to participate in ongoing training.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Preference will be given to those possessing knowledge, training and experience in dealing with specific disabilities.
• Supervision of students in the classroom while engaged in scheduled activities and take data while conducting educational and behavioral programs.
• This position may be child specific and may require a location change.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Skills

Student support

Group instruction

Classroom supervision

Safety awareness

Education

Two years college / 48 credits or 72 quarter credits; Associate's degree; Praxis passing score

Job description

Mazama High School in Klamath Falls, Oregon, is seeking a Middle School Special Programs Paraprofessional to support licensed teachers and administrators in delivering instruction and maintaining student safety. The role emphasizes data collection, IEP progress monitoring, and supervised activities across classrooms and common areas.

Starting date is late August 2026, with 178 instructional days per year and a 7-hour day.