Stearns Elementary School Paraprofessional – Special Education/ Resource

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 Paraprofessional – Special Education/ Resource

KLAMATH COUNTY SD Stearns Elementary School - Klamath Falls, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5945862

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Under direct supervision of a licensed teacher/Administrator, performs a variety of tasks assisting the teacher/Administrator in development of an instructional program by working with students individually or in small/large groups; prepare instruction materials, maintain classroom discipline and conduct planned activities using teacher-designated methods and materials. Must be highly qualified. 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Necessarily Limited To)

• 1. Provide assistance to individual students and/or small groups to reinforce educational programs and instruction.
• 2. Provide additional supervision to students in the resource room, playground, mainstreamed classes, lunchroom, hallways and other places as assigned.
• 3. Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and the maintenance of required record keeping.
• 4. Maintain data on student performance and progress.
• 5. Ability to work with children, parents and school personnel. Must uphold the moral character as required of teachers.
• 6. Must maintain confidentiality when associated with the Klamath County School District.
• 7. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• 8. Additional duties as assigned by Building Principal, teacher or designee.
• 9. This position may be child specific and may require a location change.

178 Days/Year

6.5 Hours/Day

$18.50-20.83/Hour

Position Type: Full Time

Contact Information

• Janell Preston , Principal
• Stearns Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]