Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Teacher Assistant at Southside Elementary School

Coweta Public Schools, 2025 – 2026 School Year.

We are seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and students within the district. Responsibilities include assisting with classroom tasks, individualized instruction, and maintaining instructional materials.

High school diploma or GED. Creativity and effective problem solving. Must be able to perform physical tasks: bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulder, pushing/pulling, carrying/lifting up to 50 pounds. Must be able to use both hands for repetitive actions involving simple/firm grasping and fine manipulation. Must possess hearing and speaking abilities to monitor equipment and communicate with employees, students, and parents.

The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.

Paraprofessional Certification is REQUIRED (Coweta Public Schools can help hired applicant obtain this certification).

175 days, 7 hours per day. Contracted days will be pro-rated to remaining contracted days for the current school year.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and other policies available. Eligible to participate in Oklahoma Teachers Retirement.

Building Principal

Building Principal

Does not supervise

• Assignments will vary throughout the district. Teacher assistants may be assigned to an individual teacher or to a variety of teachers.
• Assist teachers by providing for individual student needs.
• Assist teachers as needed, especially with in-classroom tutoring and preparation of classroom materials, inventories and all reports as required.
• Serve on duty schedule as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Superintendent.

Entry level

Part-time

Education and Training

Primary and Secondary Education