LIFE SKILLS Assistant @ Hidden Valley High School

Life Skills Assistant @ Hidden Valley High School (2026/27)

Job : 5744227

Final date to receive applications: Open until filled

Posted: May 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Location: Hidden Valley High School

Hours per Day: 8.5 hours

Days per Week: 4 days

Days per Year: 155 days

Compensation: $19.54 - $24.75 per hour (Step 1 through 9, dependent on prior contracted educational experience)

Employees in qualifying positions will receive a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, and contributions to a PERS retirement account.

Salary schedules, work calendars, job descriptions and benefits are available on the Human Resources website.

The Life Skills Education Assistant (also known as a Para-Professional) works under the direction of a certified teacher to help students with disabilities. This role involves observing classes, assisting with lesson delivery, setting up equipment and activities, and supporting students throughout the school day.

• Assist the certified teacher in conducting lessons, setting up equipment, and managing classroom activities.
• Monitor and supervise special needs students during class, transitions, and lunch in small groups or one‑on‑one settings.
• Use flexibility and initiative to encourage and nurture student development.
• Enforce behavior standards and provide discipline with dignity.
• Perform tasks that require physical effort, such as standing, walking, sitting, moving, lifting, or restraining students.
• Assist students with toileting routines and related needs.
• Help feed students during meal times, including assisting with tube feeding when necessary.
• Provide medical support or intervention as required.
• Meet the standards set for a Life Skills Educational Assistant (Para-Professional).

• Ability to work under the direction of a certified teacher.
• Independent monitoring and supervision of special needs students.
• Patience and ability to enforce good behavior.
• Physical stamina for standing, walking, lifting, and restraining tasks.

• Two (2) years of college coursework or an Associate’s Degree (may be waived after a skills test).
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Fingerprinting clearance.
• Submit a Letter of Interest, Resume, and Letters of Recommendation online.

• Position Type: Part Time
• Salary: $19.54 to $24.75 per hour
• Job Category: Special Education >
  Life Skills
• Contact: Casey Alderson, Director
• Phone: 541‑862‑3111
• Email: casey.alderson.or.us
• Address: P.O. Box 160, Murphy, OR 97533

Three Rivers School District is an equal‑opportunity employer and educator. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability, or age in any educational program, activity, or employment. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.