Paraprofessional - Special Education Ponderosa Middle School

Starting Date: Immediately

Rate of Pay: $20.57 per hour

Schedule: Follows the Board Approved Calendar

Insurance: Generous Health, dental, and vision contribution from the district.

PERS Retirement: The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system.

Benefits to working at KFCS:

• Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse student population.
• District-supported child care is available.
• Work in a highly supportive environment.

To assist the teacher in the special needs of students.

• Assist in the assessment of student performance levels;
• Assist in the instructions of individual and groups of students as related to students’ IEP goals;
• Assist in the feeding, toileting, physical care, health needs and safety of students;
• Assist in the development and maintenance of work experience sites;
• Assist in the application of student management procedures;
• Assist in the recording and maintaining of student performance data;
• Assist in the preparation of instructional and other materials;
• Perform organizational and clerical tasks as assigned;
• Communicate clearly and make independent decisions within established policies and procedures;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;
• Participate as an effective team member;
• Participate in professional growth activities;
• Comply with district’s rules and policies;
• Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodations;
• Perform job-related tasks as designated by teacher;
• Other duties as assigned.

• AA degree, two years of full-time college or a passing grade on the paraprofessional exam;
• Ability to organize and communicate effectively;
• Ability to follow directions and learn new procedures;
• Ability to provide care for student’s physical needs;
• Ability to project a friendly and supportive attitude;
• Ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid training certification;
• Attend NVCPI Training;
• Ability to learn and follow delegable medical procedures;
• Successful completion of Oregon School based fingerprinting and criminal history verification as deemed by State of Oregon legislation.

• Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Background Investigation

• Renee Clark , HR Director
• 1336 Avalon Street
• Klamath Falls, Oregon 97603
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email: hr.or.us