2025-26 Tier 2 Paraprofessional

Mid-Del School District•Midwest City, OK

55d

About The Position

To assist and provide support to the lead teacher in charge of the classroom. Duties include reinforcing lessons by tutoring individuals or small groups of students, assisting in creating and carrying out lesson plans, and aiding in maintaining a safe and appropriate classroom environment in order that students may learn effectively.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Have obtained an associate's degree (or higher); or have taken and passed the WorkKeys test, Parapro Test, the Oklahoma General Education Test, or completed 48 hours of collegiate studies at an accredited university. This is a required component for employment.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to compose and write grammatically correct correspondence and memos.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, schedule form, or blueprint form.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Assist the classroom teacher with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment.
Conduct learning activities with both large and small groups of children.
Communicate with and work cohesively with the classroom teacher to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
Assist with the supervision of children during instructional periods
Oversee students during non-instructional times including transitions, lunch and recess, arrival and dismissal, and on field trips.
Ensure the classroom environment is safe and clean.
Assist with technology-related instructional programs
Collaborate with the classroom teacher to recognize the issues students are facing and recommend solutions.
Develop a positive rapport with students
Additional duties that may be assigned by immediate supervisor or above.