What are the responsibilities and job description for the 25-26 Truman Primary Special Education Paraprofessional position at Norman Public Schools?
Job Title: Special Education Paraprofessional
Application Notice
When applying for this position, please note that if you are recommended for hire, you will be required to apply for Tier 1 certification prior to the start of employment. The certification fee is $12.00 and is paid directly to the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Norman Public Schools personnel will provide detailed instructions during the employee processing phase.
Credentials
Tier 1 (Title I) Paraprofessional Requirements
(Applicant must meet at least one of the following):
Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination.
Tier 2 (Special Education) Paraprofessional Requirements
(All of the following must be completed to obtain and maintain certification):
Contract: 175 Days
Salary Schedule: Teacher's Assistant
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Essential Job Functions
Application Notice
When applying for this position, please note that if you are recommended for hire, you will be required to apply for Tier 1 certification prior to the start of employment. The certification fee is $12.00 and is paid directly to the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Norman Public Schools personnel will provide detailed instructions during the employee processing phase.
Credentials
Tier 1 (Title I) Paraprofessional Requirements
(Applicant must meet at least one of the following):
- Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (minimum of 48 hours of college coursework); or
- Obtained an associate's degree (or higher); or
- Taken and passed the WorkKeys, ParaPro, or Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET).
Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination.
Tier 2 (Special Education) Paraprofessional Requirements
(All of the following must be completed to obtain and maintain certification):
- Complete the Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Training at a Career Tech Center, state-approved LEA training, or training modules in PEPPER.
- Complete and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
- Complete training in Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens.
- Complete an additional six (6) hours of professional development in Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens each school year following initial certification.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- College hours are preferred and may assist in meeting Tier 1 Paraprofessional Requirements.
- Must meet Tier 1 Paraprofessional Requirements.
- Previous work or volunteer experience with children, teenagers, or clerical duties preferred.
Contract: 175 Days
Salary Schedule: Teacher's Assistant
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Essential Job Functions
- Assist with instruction and activities for individuals or groups as assigned by the teacher.
- Supervise students in instructional settings, off-campus activities, and non-instructional activities (recess, assemblies, drills, lunch periods, etc.).
- Supervise students in the teacher's absence.
- Prepare, create, or adapt instructional materials and teaching aids as directed.
- Assist students with assignments and help set up or operate instructional equipment.
- Serve as the main point of contact for substitute teachers.
- Assist teachers with student behavior management and respond appropriately to student needs.
- Alert the teacher to any special needs of students.
- Provide assistance with external feedings (e.g., feeding tubes) or personal care (e.g., toileting, catheterization, diaper changes) as needed.
- Assist students with boarding or exiting transportation and supervise before or after transport as needed.
- Perform light housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe classroom environment (e.g., washing dishes, disinfecting surfaces, defrosting freezers).
- Prepare snacks for students as required.
- Ride afternoon bus routes to supervise student behavior when assigned.
- Operate photocopiers, laminators, duplicators, and computers. Assist with obtaining classroom supplies.
- Assist with compiling and sending home student work or weekly parent communications.
- Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills to provide support and handle issues effectively.
- Ability to comply with all safety policies and procedures to reduce the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Commitment to maintaining professional attendance, dress standards, and work habits.
- Demonstrated creativity, initiative, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment, and independent decision-making within job responsibilities.
Salary : $12