Title I Paraprofessional

Oklahoma City Public Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Provides support to the instructional program in an assigned classroom, working with individual students and/or small groups and providing clerical support to teachers and staff. The role supports classroom instruction and learning goals, helps maintain a safe and positive learning environment, and assists with classroom materials, records, and administrative tasks. Alternative work sites may be required during a health crisis or other disruptive situation that closes school or office buildings; eligibility and expectations are determined and communicated by the superintendent or supervisor. This job description is not all-inclusive, and other reasonably related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Meet one of the following qualifications: at least 48 college credit hours; pass the OGET test; pass the ETS Parapro Assessment with a score of 455; or achieve a score of 3 or better on all three parts of the WorkKeys Assessment.
Obtain the OSDE Paraprofessional Credential; the stated fee is $10.
Operate standard office equipment and pertinent software applications.
Prepare and maintain accurate records.
Perform basic math; read manuals; write documents in prescribed formats; present information; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of grammar and punctuation, child development stages, learning styles, and age-appropriate activities.
Ability to schedule activities, collate data, and use basic job-related equipment.
Ability to work with diverse individuals and varied data, solve problems by identifying issues and creating action plans, communicate with diverse groups, maintain confidentiality, set priorities, work as part of a team, and manage constant interruptions.
Adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required computer duties.
Adequate visual acuity to read, interpret, and transcribe written material.
Normal hearing range and clear speaking ability to interact appropriately in person and by telephone.
Ability to stoop, bend, stretch, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and sit for prolonged periods.
May periodically work outside normal business hours, including weekends, under stressful conditions to meet business needs and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials to support and reinforce classroom goals and objectives.
Administer classroom assignments to support teachers in the instructional process.
Assist individual students or small groups with lesson assignments and reinforce learning concepts to support academic goals and grade-level standards.
Communicate with teachers to assist in evaluating student progress and implementing classroom objectives.
Maintain classroom equipment, work areas, and manual and electronic files and records to ensure materials are available, provide written reference, support a safe learning environment, and meet requirements.
Monitor individual students and groups in settings such as classrooms, playgrounds, and field trips to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
Perform general clerical tasks, including laminating, making posters and copies, preparing bulletin boards and newsletters, and filing instructional materials.
Report observations and incidents involving students, including accidents, behavior, rule violations, and safety conditions, to appropriate instructional or administrative personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work at an alternative site when required during a health crisis or disruptive situation that closes school or office buildings, subject to eligibility and supervisor guidance.