LIFE SKILLS Assistant @ Evergreen Elementary School
Listed on 2026-06-03
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support, School Counselor
Location: Cave Junction
LIFE SKILLS ASSISTANT @ Evergreen Elementary School (2026/27) 3 positions Job Details
Job
Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled
Posted:
May 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Position Type:
Part Time
Salary: $19.54 to $24.75 per hour
Job DescriptionDate Posted: 5/28/2026 (internal) 6/2/2026 (external)
Location:
Evergreen Elementary School
Hours per Day: 7.5 hours
Days per Week: 4 days
Days per Year: 155 day calendar
Closing Date and Time:
Open Until Filled
Compensation: $19.54 - $24.75 per hour, with placement at Step 1 through 9 based on prior contracted educational experience. Employees in qualifying positions will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision, and contributions to their PERS retirement accounts. Salary schedules, work calendars, job descriptions and benefits can be found on our Website under the Human Resources Department.
For questions prior to application, please contact threerivershr.or.us or call Human Resources at .
Bilingual and biliterate candidates are 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.
- 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.
- Physical ability to regularly stand, walk or sit on the floor while working with students in different settings.
- Physical ability to regularly move, lift or restrain students.
- Assist students with toileting routines and needs.
- Assist at meal times to feed students with a variety of abilities, including tube feeding.
- Provide medical support or intervention.
- Ability to meet standards of the Life Skills Educational Assistant (Para‑Professional).
Apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume and letters of recommendation.
Two 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.
Position holder will be fingerprinted.
Contact Information- Casey Alderson, Director
- P.O. Box 160
- Murphy, Oregon 97533
- Phone:
- Email: casey.alderson.or.us
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 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 the Three Rivers District Office at .
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