Support - Special Education Paraprofessional at Lincoln

Ponca City Schools•Ponca City, OK

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Paraprofessional provides adult support to a small group of students or one student individually to help meet unique educational goals. Duties vary according to each student's needs and individualized education plan. The role supports instruction, student behavior, personal care, mobility, and daily activities, and works under the direction of assigned school staff. Remote work may be necessary if a health crisis or other disruptive situation requires school or office buildings to close; eligibility and guidelines are determined by the superintendent and supervisor.

Requirements

Have 48 hours of college credit or pass the paraprofessional test.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Complete paraprofessional training as required by the OSDE.
Hold a CPI certificate.
Hold CPR and First Aid certificates.

Responsibilities

Monitor students on district-provided transportation and assist them when getting on or off buses and vans.
Accompany students to the cafeteria, assist with meals and eating, and help clean up afterward.
Accompany students to classes or therapy services, monitor behavior, intervene when needed, and assist with classwork.
Assist students with motor, balance, social, and life skills.
Assist students with personal care, including dressing, toileting, and diapering.
Monitor students during nap times.
Clean and maintain an efficient work area.
Assist with instruction, errands, and copying related to assigned students.
Attend IEP meetings, other meetings, and training as requested.
Alert the assigned teacher to concerns related to students and maintain confidentiality of student information.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, board policies, and procedures, and demonstrate professional behavior in school-related interactions.
Assist the teacher in monitoring student progress toward academic and behavioral IEP goals.
Reinforce learning in small groups or with individual students while the teacher works with others.
Assist the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior.
Assist the teacher with crisis situations and behavior management.
Provide one-on-one tutoring when scheduled at a time the student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher.
Score objective tests and papers and maintain appropriate records for teachers.
Carry out instructional programs designed by the teacher.
Work with the teacher to develop classroom schedules.
Operate and maintain classroom equipment.
Take over a class for a short period of time.
Supervise children in hallways, the lunchroom, and on the playground.
Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor.