Paraprofessional

Jenks Public Schools • Tulsa, OK

6d

About The Position

The Paraprofessional assists with implementing programs designed to meet individual student goals and objectives by providing individual attention and additional or enrichment instruction. Under the supervision of the special education teacher, the role supports students’ learning, behavior, transitions, and physical needs, while collaborating with service providers and helping maintain student records and classroom materials. The position is a nine-month classified hourly contract and is non-exempt. The role reports to the Principal and Special Education Teacher and supervises no one.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Meet Every Student Succeeds Act qualification requirements through at least one of the following: completion of at least two years of study (48 hours) at an institution of higher education; an associate’s degree or higher; a National Career Readiness Certificate earned through successful completion of the ACT WorkKeys Assessment; a passing score of 455 on the Paraprofessional Assessment Test; or a passing score on the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET).
• Complete and maintain training and skills in Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid.
• Meet district requirements regarding physical health and citizenship.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described for the position, including standing and sitting for extended periods; twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching; lifting or moving up to 50 pounds; handling objects and tools; and repetitive use of fingers and hands.
• Visual ability for close, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Adequate hearing and speaking ability to exchange information.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual students and/or small groups under the special education teacher’s supervision to reinforce expectations and learning introduced by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher and support behavior intervention plans, when applicable.
• Modify materials and help prepare and maintain the classroom for teaching and learning.
• Follow the schedule and assist students with transitions, such as to lunch, the bathroom, specials, and the nurse clinic.
• Assist with lifting students as instructed for safe transfers between a chair and changing table and/or toilet.
• Assist students with toileting needs as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, vision, and/or orientation specialists to meet students’ physical and training needs.
• Assist with tasks or student support requested by the teacher or principal.
• Help maintain student records, including confidentiality and charting academic or behavioral progress.
• Complete Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Training or other state-approved Local Education Agency training.
• Complete annual Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens training.
• Participate in professional development and other required training programs.
• Demonstrate care and concern for students through cooperation and willingness to learn.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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