2026-27 Tier 2 Paraprofessional

Midwest City • Midwest City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A paraprofessional assists a teacher with daily classroom activities, including scheduling and implementing curriculum-based programs, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and printing and preparing educational materials. The role supports students’ educational progress and daily needs, including implementing individualized educational programs (IEPs), facilitating classroom and small-group activities, and assisting with appropriate behavior. The position is in the Special Services department and is classified as non-exempt and safety-sensitive.

The employee must meet the stated qualification requirement: hold an associate’s degree or higher, pass the WorkKeys test or Oklahoma General Education Test, or complete 48 hours of collegiate studies at an accredited university. Paraprofessional training must be completed within 120 days of employment.

The role involves regular use of hands and arms, talking and hearing; frequent standing, walking, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and occasional sitting. It requires frequently lifting or moving more than 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to or more than 50 pounds. The work environment may include airborne particles, heights, outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, extreme temperatures, electrical-shock risk, vibration, and noise ranging from somewhat loud to extremely loud. A different work location may be necessary during a health crisis or disruptive situation that closes school or office buildings; eligibility for a varied location is determined by the superintendent.

Requirements

• An associate’s degree or higher, or a passing WorkKeys test, Oklahoma General Education Test, or 48 hours of collegiate studies at an accredited university; one of these is required for employment.
• Complete Paraprofessional training within 120 days of employment.
• Ability to perform all essential duties.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to compose grammatically correct correspondence and memos.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables where limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, schedule, or blueprint form.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting or moving more than 10 pounds and occasional lifting or moving up to or more than 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop appropriate individualized educational programs (IEPs).
• Assist students with daily tasks as directed by the teacher.
• Assist teachers with conducting lessons, managing the classroom, and developing materials.
• Track student progress during the school year and prepare reports to help parents understand what their children are learning.
• Communicate with educational and related-services staff and other professionals concerned with students’ educational progress.
• Work with small-group activities.
• Assist students with appropriate behavior.
• Assist teachers in providing activities that enhance students’ quality of life, including showering and diaper changing.
• Assist the teacher with implementing individualized educational programs.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Occasionally supervise a varying number of employees in the direction, coordination, and completion of assigned tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree