2025-26 Special Education Paraprofessional - John Glenn Elementary

Western Heights Public Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs entry level to semi-skilled level duties under general supervision to assist the teacher provide a teaching environment to improve and develop the student social, communication, and intellectual skills. An incumbent in this position will follow generally standardized operating policies and procedures. On occasion will have to interpret policies and procedures and follow predetermined solutions established by higher level supervision or operating procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Complete Para Pro or Workkeys Assessment or complete 48 hours of college
Basic communication skills to exchange information, give/receive simple instructions and respond to inquiries. Includes filling out forms.
Performs simple data recording/record keeping operations requiring logging, filing or posting single entry items either manually or by computer.
Performs routine computations requiring a knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using whole numbers, fractions, decimals and/or percentages.
Reads and Interprets routine written or printed materials such as charts, diagrams, maps or instructional material.
Uses business machines that can be easily learned from simple manuals or simple verbal instructions. Such machines include but are not limited to photocopiers, laminator, computers (no software experience). May on occasion use more difficult machines without any proficiency required, such as data entry.
Responsible for filing and retrieving from an existing filing system.

Nice To Haves

Previous work or volunteer experience with children, teenagers and or clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with instruction and activities for individuals or for groups as assigned by teacher.
Supervises students in instructional settings, off-campus activities and during non-instructional activities such as recess, assemblies, emergency drills, lunch periods, etc.
On occasion may supervise the class in teacher’s absence.
Prepares, creates, and/or adapts instructional materials as directed by teacher.
Prepares bulletin boards and other teaching aids.
Assists students with assignments.
Sets up and operates equipment for instructional purposes.
Serves as chief source of information and assistance for substitute teachers.
Assists teacher with student behavior management strategies.
Assists with out of control students when necessary.
Alerts teacher to special needs of students.
Assist with grading student work, taking attendance, and other necessary paperwork for students.
May assist students with personal care needs.
May assist with minor first aid.
Performs housekeeping duties with classroom to ensure it is neat and clean.
May assist students in boarding and getting off bus.
Operates photocopier, laminator, and other small machines.
Use computer for simple tasks such as email.
Assists teacher in obtaining supplies necessary for scheduled activities: i.e. paints, brushes, construction paper, science supplies, etc.
Assists teachers with compiling student’s work to send home weekly in Thursday folders.
Sends home letters to parents as required.
May assist with playground, hall room, cafeteria duties as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.