Independent Skills Center Assistant; s

Independent Skills Center Assistant (s) Job Details

• Job : 5729175
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 20, 2026
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Reports To: Independent Skills Center Coordinator, Director of Special Education, and Principal
• Department /
  
  Location:
  
  Special Education
• Bargaining Unit: OSEA 33
• Hours / FTE: 35 hours per week (0.875 FTE)
• No. of Work Days: 186
• Salary
  
  Schedule:
  
  E
• Salary: $19.32 to $26.38 per hour
• Position Type: Full Time

The Independent Skills Center Assistant provides support to the Independent Skills Teacher in a specialized learning environment, helping students develop academic and functional skills. The Assistant reinforces academic concepts and implements intervention strategies to support each student’s individual learning needs.

Support Instruction

• Assist the Independent Skills Teacher in delivering individualized academic instruction, behavioral interventions, and adaptive learning support.
• Support students in one‑on‑one and small group settings to teach interventions or reinforce lessons.
• Implement accommodations and modifications per students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Assist students with personal care tasks, including hygiene, toileting, nursing services, and feeding, as needed to promote independence and well‑being.

Monitor Student Progress

• Track student progress and provide feedback to the Independent Skills Teacher and Coordinator.

Professional Development and Collaboration

• Participate in required professional development sessions.
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and other support staff to ensure appropriate services and supports for all students.
• Create a positive, supportive learning environment for students.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Prepare instructional materials, resources, and classroom displays to facilitate learning.
• Assist students during lunch, recess, drop‑off, and pick‑up to ensure safety and well‑being.
• Maintain regular attendance for consistent support of students’ academic progress.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by the teacher, coordinator, case manager, director, principal, or supervisor.

• Completion of at least two years of relevant college education, an Associate’s Degree (AA), or meeting Highly Qualified requirements by passing the Paraprofessional Exam.
• Willingness to complete specialized training or certification programs defined by the district.
• Prior successful experience working with students who have diverse learning needs.
• Familiarity with Special Education laws, regulations, and policies (preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with and lead elementary students in group and individual activities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and needs.
• Capacity to assist students with personal and physical care, as needed.

• Bending: Frequently (up to 75% of shift)
• Lifting 0‑10 lbs. Frequently
• Twisting: Frequently
• Lifting 11‑25 lbs. Frequently
• Squatting: Frequently
• Lifting 26‑40 lbs. Occasionally (up to 25% of shift)
• Kneeling: Frequently
• Lifting 40‑100 lbs. Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Standing: Frequently
• Reaching Above Shoulders: Intermittently (up to 50% of shift)
• Walking: Frequently
• Grip/Grasping: Frequently
• Sitting: Frequently
• Extending/Flexing Neck: Frequently
• Driving: None
• Using Dominant Hand: Frequently
• Performing Repetitive Hand Motions: Frequently
• Using Non‑Dominant Hand: Frequently
• Keyboard/Mouse Work: Frequently
• Seeing: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently

The work environment is a standard classroom setting with typical classroom equipment such as assistive technology, copier, phone, Chromebook or computer, and audio/visual equipment. Noise levels are usually low to moderate and occasionally high depending on student activities. Employees may encounter blood‑borne pathogens and/or physically and emotionally dysregulated students.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Michelle Barton, Director of Human Resources
• Coos Bay Schools Administration Offices, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
• Phone: (541) 267‑3104 x1110
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).