Special Education Paraprofessional Assistant
Special Education Paraprofessional Assistant
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Job Description
School Year
Position:Teacher Assistant Special Education (Paraprofessional) Assists ages 1822
Location:TBD
Supervisor:Asst. Superintendent of Special Education/Enrollment Center
Reports to: Assigned Teacher Building Principal
Supervises: N/A
Status:Nonexempt
Evaluation: Annually
Salary:Depending on job duties the employee will earn an additional 5 to 10 stipend based on base pay
Qualifications:
- Have a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) diplomaPLUS:
- Option A:
Hold an associates degree (or higher)
OR - Option B:
Complete at least two years 48 credit hours) of study at an institution of higher education.n
OR - Option C:
Pass the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test. (SeeOffice of Educational Quality and Accountabilityfor testing.
OR - Option D:
Pass the Praxis ParaProfessional Assessment Test (Passing score is 455 - Pass an Oklahoma Criminal Background Check
- Application for Oklahoma Title I Paraprofessional Credential
- $10 processing fee (check cashiers check or money order) made payable to the Oklahoma State Department of Education (will be required if hired for this position)
Job Goal:
Provides adult support to small groups of students or oneonone with an individual student to assist the student in unique educational goals.
Classification: Nonexempt
Evaluation: Annually by Supervising Teacher and Site Principal
Physical Demands:
This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.
Regular Requirements:
Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead above the shoulder and horizontally; repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to students; lift/move up to 50 pounds.
Occasional Requirements: Lift/move up to 100 pounds
Visual Requirements: Close distance color peripheral depth perception ability to adjust focus
Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Note these duties vary based on individual student needs and individualized education plans.
Typical duties may include:
Monitors students on districtprovided transportation and assists students in getting on or off buses and vans.
Accompanies students during meals and assists students with getting and eating meals and cleaning up after meals.
Accompanies students to classes or therapy services monitors behavior (intervening as needed) and assists with classwork.
Assists students with motor balance social and life skills.
Possibly assists students with personal care including dressing toileting and diapering.
Cleans and maintains an efficient work area.
Assists with instruction errands and copies related to the assigned student(s).
Attends IEP and other meetings and training as requested.
Alerts assigned teacher of concerns related to the student.
Maintains confidentiality of student information.
Complies with all federal state and local laws board policies and procedures.
Utilizes professional behavior in all schoolrelated interactions.
Assists teacher in monitoring students progress toward academic and behavioral IEP goals.
Reinforces learning in small groups or with an individual student while the teacher works with other students.
Assists the teacher in observing recording and charting behavior.
Assists the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management.
Provides oneonone tutoring if scheduled when a student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher.
Scores objective tests and papers and maintains appropriate records for teachers.
Carries out instructional programs designed by the teacher.
Works with the teacher to develop classroom schedules.
Operates and maintains classroom equipment.
Takes over a class for a short period.
Supervises children in the hallway lunchroom and playground.
Performs all other tasks as the supervisor may assign.
* Assisting students with toileting needs or changing.
* Implement and enforce behavior intervention plans for individual students.
DISCLAIMER:
Requirements represent minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
