Paraprofessional - Alt Ed

Oklahoma City Public Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Provides support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom, working with individual students and small groups and providing clerical support to teachers and staff. The role supports classroom instruction, helps students practice and reinforce learning concepts, assists with classroom preparation and records, and monitors students in classroom and other settings to promote a safe and positive learning environment. Alternative work sites may be required during a health crisis or other disruptive situation that closes school or office buildings; eligibility and expectations are determined by the superintendent and supervisor. The position is non-exempt, works 181 days, and is scheduled for 7 hours per day. Compensation is listed as 101.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Meet one of the following qualifications: complete at least 48 college credit hours; pass the OGET test; pass the Education Testing Service Parapro Assessment Test with a score of 455; or earn a score of 3 or better on all three parts of the WorkKeys Assessment.
Obtain the OSDE Paraprofessional Credential; the stated fee is $10.
Operate standard office equipment and pertinent software applications.
Prepare and maintain accurate records.
Perform basic math; read manuals; write documents in prescribed formats; present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of grammar and punctuation, child development stages, learning styles, and age-appropriate activities.
Ability to schedule activities, collate data, use basic job-related equipment, work with diverse individuals and varied data, and solve problems by identifying issues and creating action plans.
Demonstrate flexibility, communicate with diverse groups, maintain confidentiality, set priorities, work as part of a team, and function with constant interruptions.
Have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required computer duties.
Have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret, and transcribe written material.
Have a normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities for in-person and telephone interactions.
Occasional lifting must not exceed 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials to support and reinforce classroom goals and objectives.
Administer classroom assignments in support of teachers’ instructional work.
Assist individual students and small groups with lesson assignments and practice to reinforce learning concepts and support academic goals and grade-level standards.
Communicate with teachers to help evaluate student progress and implement classroom objectives.
Maintain classroom equipment, work areas, and manual and electronic files and records to support availability, documentation, safety, and mandated requirements.
Monitor individual students and groups in settings such as classrooms, playgrounds, and field trips to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
Perform general clerical tasks, including laminating, making posters and copies, preparing bulletin boards and newsletters, and filing instructional materials.
Report student-related observations and incidents, including accidents, fights, social behavior, rule violations, and safety conditions, to appropriate instructional or administrative personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work at an alternative site when required by a health crisis or disruptive situation that closes school or office buildings, subject to eligibility and supervisor guidance.