Special Ed Paraprofessional — Resource Room & Student Support

Stearns Elementary School; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 29,364,000 - 33,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Stearns Elementary School in Klamath Falls, Oregon, is seeking a Paraprofessional – Special Education/Resource to support students under supervision of a licensed teacher. The role includes preparing instructional materials, supervising students, and maintaining records. The position is safety sensitive and requires appropriate educational credits or Praxis passage.

Work schedule: 178 days per year, 6.5 hours per day. Compensation ranges from $18.50 to $20.83 per hour, with full-time status.

Qualifications

• Two years of study at an institution of higher education with the ability to provide transcripts showing 48 completed semester credits or 72 completed quarter credits, an Associate’s (or higher) degree, OR a passing score on the Praxis exam.
• Physical ability to adhere to OSHA and district safety regulations.
• Work within the district’s communicable disease control plan (blood borne pathogens) and be aware of the existence and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals as identified on the MSDS sheets.
• Responsibilities include student safety and security.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to individual students and/or small groups to reinforce educational programs and instruction.
• Provide additional supervision to students in the resource room, 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.
• 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.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Additional duties as assigned by Building Principal, teacher or designee.

Education

48 semester credits

72 quarter credits

Associate’s degree

Praxis exam passing score

Job description

Stearns Elementary School in Klamath Falls, Oregon, is seeking a Paraprofessional – Special Education/Resource to support students under supervision of a licensed teacher. The role includes preparing instructional materials, supervising students, and maintaining records. The position is safety sensitive and requires appropriate educational credits or Praxis passage.

Work schedule: 178 days per year, 6.5 hours per day. Compensation ranges from $18.50 to $20.83 per hour, with full-time status.