Paraeducator

Yukon Public Schools • Yukon, OK

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About The Position

The Paraeducator supports a smoothly functioning classroom so students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials. Depending on the assignment, the position may work in LEAP (Learners Excelling And Progressing), a lab/resource setting involving collaboration, monitoring, co-teaching, and direct instruction; RISE (Reaching Independence through Structured Education), a functional-skills and modified-curriculum classroom for students with mild/moderate disabilities; LIFE (Learning In a Functional Environment), a functional-skills and modified-curriculum classroom for students with severe/profound disabilities; or ABLE (Academic and Behavioral Learning Environment), a classroom for students with emotional and behavioral concerns.

The Paraeducator works under the supervision of a certified teacher and assists with instructional and non-instructional classroom duties, including support with feeding, tube feeding, toileting, clothing management, and transitions. The role also includes clerical duties for the assigned teacher and other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the principal.

The position is a 10-month appointment on a 174-work-day calendar, with a 7-hour workday and a 1.112 pay ratio on the YPS Pay Scale. The job description notes that duties and responsibilities may change and that performance is evaluated annually under the Board’s evaluation policy for certified personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Have 48 college hours or an associate's degree, or be able to complete WorkKeys tests within 60 days of hire.
• Successfully complete paraprofessional training provided by the district.
• CPR certification.
• Oklahoma Tier II Paraprofessional Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for classroom activities under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Assist the teacher with instructional classroom duties.
• Assist with non-instructional classroom duties, including feeding, tube feeding, toileting (including changing diapers), clothing management, and transitions between classrooms and activities.
• Assist with an individual child's particular needs when called upon.
• Perform clerical duties for the assigned teacher.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities assigned by the principal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED