Paraprofessional

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs • Tecumseh, OK

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional works at the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, supporting teachers and students in daily classroom curriculum at the Oklahoma Youth Academy Charter School. The role provides assistance to teaching staff in academic or commercial subjects and helps students with classroom activities and daily living skills in a state school, hospital, facility, or institution. The position supports students’ intellectual, emotional, and social growth, including youth experiencing hardship.

The Paraprofessional builds effective educational relationships with students and teachers, communicates high expectations, and promotes a positive classroom environment. The role helps maintain classroom management and academic pace when teachers are absent, tutors students across classes, supports classroom discipline, prepares and distributes materials, and assists with classroom equipment.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:15 AM to 3:15 PM. Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties, complete required training, travel as required for the position, and hold a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at appointment. This is a safety-sensitive position involving direct childcare; applicants who test positive for marijuana will not be hired, including those with a valid medical marijuana license.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Meet one of the following education or assessment criteria: complete two years of study at an institution of higher education with at least 48 college coursework hours; earn an associate’s degree or higher; or pass the ACT WorkKeys Assessment with a score of Bronze or higher.
• Within 120 days of hire, complete OSDE-approved Paraprofessional training through a career technology center or other state-approved training provider.
• Within 120 days of hire, complete Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid training.
• Meet yearly requirements for Bloodborne Pathogens training and six hours of professional development.
• Be physically able to handle the duties and pass the required training for the position.
• Be willing and able to perform job-related travel normally associated with the position.
• Possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Applicants who test positive for marijuana will not be hired, even if they have a valid medical marijuana license, because the role is safety-sensitive and involves direct childcare.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective educational relationships with students and teachers.
• Communicate high expectations for all students, promote a positive environment, and exchange ideas.
• Maintain classroom management in accordance with OYACS standards when substituting in classrooms.
• Keep students on curriculum pace in the teacher’s absence and assist with subject content across classes.
• Tutor students to help them practice and deepen their understanding of new and existing knowledge.
• Assist students in every class as needed.
• Help teaching staff maintain discipline and order in the classroom.
• Type and copy materials for daily activities and help arrange and distribute materials to students.
• Assist with operation of equipment used by teaching staff and students in the classroom.

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Ample time off.
• Retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Longevity bonuses for years of dedicated service.
• Training opportunities and continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Repayment options.

What This Job Offers

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