Young World Physical Education
LIFE SKILLS ASSISTANT @ Fleming Middle School
Young World Physical Education, Grants Pass, Oregon, United States, 97527
LIFE SKILLS ASSISTANT @ Fleming Middle School
Three Rivers/Josephine County SDSD Fleming Middle School – Grants Pass, Oregon. This job is also posted in Three Rivers School District.
Job Details
Job ID: 5494806
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Posted: Jan 12, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description Date Posted: 1/12/2026 internal, 1/15/2026 external
Location: Fleming Middle School
Hours per Day: 7.5 Hours
Days per Week: 4 Days
Days per Year: 156 Days
Closing Date and Time: Open Until Filled
Compensation: $19.06 - $24.15 per Hour (Step 1 through 9 dependent on prior contract educational experience). Includes comprehensive benefit package (medical, dental, vision, PERS retirement). For more, visit HR dept website.
Bilingual and Biliterate Candidates Encouraged To Apply.
The challenging but rewarding career of a Life Skills Education Assistant (also known as a Para-Professional) helps students with disabilities under the direction of a Certified Teacher. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to observe a class and ask questions prior to formal offer.
Qualifications
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 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, possibly including tube feeding.
Provide medical support or intervention.
Ability to meet standards of the Life Skills Educational Assistant (Para-Professional).
Requirements
Apply online and submit Letter of Interest, Resume and Letters of Recommendation.
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.
Candidate must be fingerprinted.
Contact Information
Human Resources Department, Three Rivers School District, PO Box 160, Murphy, OR 97533, 541-862-3111 x5249.
Brian Miller, Principal, Phone: 541-476-8284, Email: brian.miller@threerivers.k12.or.us.
Email for contact: threerivershr@threerivers.k12.or.us, HR phone 541-862-3111.
Equal Opportunity Statement Three Rivers School District is an equal opportunity employer. Three Rivers School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability, or age in any educational programs, activities or employment. Three Rivers School District will provide reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Human Resources Office at 541-862-3111.
Title IX Coordinator: Casey Alderson, 541-862-3111, 8550 New Hope Rd.
Position Type Part Time
Salary $19.06 to $24.15 Per Hour
Job Categories Special Education > Life Skills
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Job Details
Job ID: 5494806
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Posted: Jan 12, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description Date Posted: 1/12/2026 internal, 1/15/2026 external
Location: Fleming Middle School
Hours per Day: 7.5 Hours
Days per Week: 4 Days
Days per Year: 156 Days
Closing Date and Time: Open Until Filled
Compensation: $19.06 - $24.15 per Hour (Step 1 through 9 dependent on prior contract educational experience). Includes comprehensive benefit package (medical, dental, vision, PERS retirement). For more, visit HR dept website.
Bilingual and Biliterate Candidates Encouraged To Apply.
The challenging but rewarding career of a Life Skills Education Assistant (also known as a Para-Professional) helps students with disabilities under the direction of a Certified Teacher. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to observe a class and ask questions prior to formal offer.
Qualifications
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 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, possibly including tube feeding.
Provide medical support or intervention.
Ability to meet standards of the Life Skills Educational Assistant (Para-Professional).
Requirements
Apply online and submit Letter of Interest, Resume and Letters of Recommendation.
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.
Candidate must be fingerprinted.
Contact Information
Human Resources Department, Three Rivers School District, PO Box 160, Murphy, OR 97533, 541-862-3111 x5249.
Brian Miller, Principal, Phone: 541-476-8284, Email: brian.miller@threerivers.k12.or.us.
Email for contact: threerivershr@threerivers.k12.or.us, HR phone 541-862-3111.
Equal Opportunity Statement Three Rivers School District is an equal opportunity employer. Three Rivers School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability, or age in any educational programs, activities or employment. Three Rivers School District will provide reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Human Resources Office at 541-862-3111.
Title IX Coordinator: Casey Alderson, 541-862-3111, 8550 New Hope Rd.
Position Type Part Time
Salary $19.06 to $24.15 Per Hour
Job Categories Special Education > Life Skills
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