2021-2022 School Year 

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional 

Location: Northwoods Fine Arts Academy (Elementary)

Supervisor: Site Principal Laura Hamilton

Reports to:  Assigned Special Education Teacher, Building Principal, and Director of Special Services 

Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

48 Hours College Credit OR Passing Score on Paraprofessional Test High School Diploma or Equivalent Completion of Paraprofessional Training Required by the OSDE CPI Certificate CPR and First Aid Certificate, Obtain a Tiered Certification Certificate as specified by the OSDE. Pass the qualifications for a National Criminal History Check with the OSDE/OSBI.

Have a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) diploma, PLUS:

• Option A:
  Hold an associate’s degree (or higher)
  OR
• Option B:
  Complete at least two years (48 credit hours) of study at an institution of higher education
  OR
• Option C:
  Pass the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test. (See Office of Educational Quality and Accountability for 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, cashier’s check, or money order) made payable to the Oklahoma State Department of Education (will be required if hired for this position)
  • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS APPLY FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONALS

Job Goal:

Provides adult support to small groups of students or one-on-one with an individual student to assist the student(s) in unique educational goals.

Classification: Non-exempt

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 100 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 upon the individual student needs and individualized education plans. Typically, this position calls for an individual to assist the Special Education Teacher in fulfilling academic needs through pull-out services to receive academic intervention and strengthen basic reading and mathematics skills. 

Duties related to this position:

• Assists with instruction, errands, and copies related to the assigned student(s).

* Cleans and maintains an efficient work area.

• Attends IEP and other meetings and training as requested.

• Alerts assigned teacher of concerns related to the student(s).

• Maintains confidentiality of student information.

• Complies with all federal, state, and local laws and board policies and procedures.

• Utilizes professional behavior in all school-related 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 one-on-one tutoring if it is scheduled at a time 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.

• Supervises children in the hallway, lunchroom, and playground.

• Performs all other tasks as a supervisor may assign.

Other duties might include:

• Accompanies students to the cafeteria for 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.

• Assists students with personal care, including dressing, toileting, and diapering.

DISCLAIMER:

Requirements are representative of 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 successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.