LIFE SKILLS Assistant @ Fort Vannoy Elementary School
Listed on 2026-06-02
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support, Education Administration
LIFE SKILLS ASSISTANT @ Fort Vannoy Elementary School (2026/27) 2 positions
Location:
Fort Vannoy Elementary School, Grants Pass, Oregon
Job : 5744214
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Hours per Day: 7.25 hours
Days per Week: 4 days
Days per Year: 155 day calendar
Closing Date and Time: Open Until Filled
Job DescriptionThree Rivers/Josephine County SD Fort Vannoy Elementary School – Grants Pass, Oregon. This 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 a formal offer. Bilingual and biliterate candidates are encouraged to apply.
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 the 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. This may include assisting with tube feeding.
- Provide medical support or intervention.
- Ability to meet standards of the Life Skills Educational Assistant (Para-Professional).
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.
Person filling this position will have to be fingerprinted.
Contact InformationHuman Resources Department, Three Rivers School District, PO Box 160, Murphy, OR 97533. Phone: x5249. Email: threerivershr.or.us.
Title IX Coordinator:
Casey Alderson, , 8550 New Hope Rd.
Position Type: Part Time
Salary: $19.54 to $24.75 per hour
Job Categories: Special Education >
Life Skills
Three Rivers School District is an equal opportunity employer and educator. 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 in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Persons with questions about equal opportunity or nondiscrimination should contact the Human Resources Office at the Three Rivers District Office at .
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