Special Education Resource Paraprofessional – Supportive Team

Young World Physical Education; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

Klammath Falls City Schools – Ponderosa Middle School in Klamath Falls, OR seeks a Resource Paraprofessional for Special Education. The role supports teachers and students with IEP goals, following the NES calendar, with a schedule of 7.0 hours per day and a pay rate of $20.57 per hour.

Benefits include health/dental/vision contributions, Oregon PERS retirement handling, and district‑provided trainings. Typical duties include supervision, data recording, material prep, and collaboration within a

Qualifications

• AA degree, two years of full‑time college or a passing grade on the paraprofessional exam.
• Ability to organize and communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow directions and learn new procedures.
• Ability to provide care for student’s physical needs.
• Ability to project a friendly and supportive attitude.
• Ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid training certification.
• Complete district required trainings (e.g., de‑escalation, understanding IEPs and safety trainings).
• Ability to learn and follow delegable medical procedures.
• Proven work ethic.
• Successful completion of Oregon School based fingerprinting and criminal history verification as deemed by State of Oregon legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment of student performance levels.
• Assist in the instructions of individual and groups of students as related to students’ IEP goals.
• Assist in the feeding, toileting, physical care, health needs and safety of students.
• Assist in the supervision of and implementation of individualized support plans.
• Assist in the recording and maintaining of student performance data.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional and other materials.
• Supervise a variety of student activities including cafeteria, bus loading and unloading, field trips, hallways, and other areas where students gather.
• Perform organizational and clerical tasks as assigned.
• Communicate clearly and make independent decisions within established policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Participate as an effective team member.
• Participate in professional growth activities.
• Comply with district’s rules and policies.
• Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodations.
• Perform job‑related tasks as designated by teacher.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Follow directions

Caring for student needs

Friendly / supportive attitude

CPR / First Aid readiness

De-escalation training

IEP understanding

Fingerprinting / background check

Education

AA degree or two years of college

Passing paraprofessional exam

Tools

CPR First Aid certification

Job description

Klammath Falls City Schools – Ponderosa Middle School in Klamath Falls, OR seeks a Resource Paraprofessional for Special Education. The role supports teachers and students with IEP goals, following the NES calendar, with a schedule of 7.0 hours per day and a pay rate of $20.57 per hour.

Benefits include health/dental/vision contributions, Oregon PERS retirement handling, and district‑provided trainings. Typical duties include supervision, data recording, material prep, and collaboration within a