LIFE SKILLS ASSISTANT @ Madrona Elementary School (2026/27) 3 positions

Date Posted: 5/28/2026 internal 6/2/2026 external


Location: Madrona Elementary School


Hours per Day: 7.25 hours


Days per Week: 4 days


Days per Year: 155 day calendar


Closing Date and Time: Open Until Filled


Compensation: $19.54 - $24.75 - New hires will be placed at Step 1 through 9 dependent on prior contracted educational experience. Employees in qualifying positions will receive a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision and will receive 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. If you have questions prior to application please contact View email address on click.appcast.io or call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.
• 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).

Requirements:


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:


Human Resource Department


Three Rivers School District


P O Box 160


Murphy, OR 97533


View phone number on click.appcast.io x5249

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Title IX Coordinator: Casey Alderson, View phone number on click.appcast.io, 8550 New Hope Rd.