Paraprofessional

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs•Tecumseh, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA), Oklahoma Youth Academy Charter School (OYACS) is looking for a Paraprofessional to assist teachers and students in daily classroom curriculum. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Oklahoma’s youth, supporting their educational growth, including those who may be experiencing hardship. The Paraprofessional will help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, and social growth. The Paraprofessional is responsible for providing assistance to teaching staff in standard academic or commercial subjects, and to students in daily classroom activities or daily living skills in a state school, hospital, facility or institution.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (no less than 48 hours of college coursework), OR Earned an associate’s degree (or higher), OR Take and pass the ACT WorkKeys Assessment scoring a Bronze or higher
OSDE approved Paraprofessional training through career technology centers or other state-approved training providers (within 120 days from hire)
Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (within 120 days from hire)
First Aid Training (within 120 days from hire)
Bloodborne Pathogens (yearly)
Six (6) hours of professional development (yearly)
Physically able to handle the duties and pass the required training for this position.
Willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
Possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains effective educational relationships with students and teachers.
Communicates high expectations for all students.
Promotes a positive environment and exchanges ideas.
Maintains classroom management in accordance with OYACS standards.
Keeps students at their curriculum pace even in the absence of the teacher.
Assists the students with their specific content (all classes) without pausing the pace.
Assists students with practice and deepen their understanding of new and existing knowledge.
Assist students in every class as needed.
Provides assistance to teaching staff in maintaining discipline and order in the classroom.
Types and copies materials for daily activities; assist in arranging and distributing material to students; assists with the operation of equipment used in the classroom by teaching staff and students.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package
Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Ample Time Off.
Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.
Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.
Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Repayment options.