Paraprofessional

Jenks Public Schools • Jenks, OK

2d

About The Position

Assist in the implementation of the program designed to meet the specific goals and objectives for each student, through the provision of individual attention, additional and/or enrichment instruction.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Satisfy Every Student Succeeds Act requirements by : Completed at least 2 years of study (48 hrs.) at an institution of higher ed, or Hold an associate’s degree or higher, or Obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through successful completion of the ACT, WorkKeys Assessment, or passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test - Passing Score is 455, or Passed the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test.
• Complete and maintain training and skills in Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the special education teacher, works with individuals and/or small groups of students to reinforce expectations and learning introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher and supports behavior intervention plans, if applicable.
• Modifies materials and assists in preparing and maintaining classrooms for teaching and learning.
• Adheres to schedule, assisting students with transitions as appropriate, i.e. lunch, bathroom, specials and nurse clinic.
• Assists in lifting students as instructed for safety from chair to and from changing table and/or toilet.
• Assists students with toileting needs as appropriate.
• Collaborates with service providers PT, OT, SLP, vision and/or orientation specialists to assist with meeting the physical and training needs of students.
• Assists in tasks or student support requested by teacher or principal.
• Assists in maintaining student records, i.e., confidentiality, charting progress with academics or behavior.
• Complete the Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Training or other State approved Local Education Agency (LEA) training.
• Complete training in Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens Training yearly.
• Participates in professional development and other training programs, as required.
• Demonstrates care and concern for students through cooperation and willingness to learn.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED