Career Quest Paraprofessional​/Teacher Assistant-SpEd

Career Quest Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant-Sp Ed

Enid Public Schools, Enid High School - Enid, Oklahoma

Job : 5720323

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Pay: $11.90 per hour

Hours per day: 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Contract days per school year: 179 days per year

Paid health benefits for employee.

POSITION:
Career Quest Job Coach at Enid High School

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma, experience with youth and adults with disabilities preferred.

REPORTS TO:

Career Quest Instructor/Principal/Assistant Principal at Enid High School.

JOB GOAL:
To provide training and support for students, business co‑workers, families, and district personnel to insure success during the worksite rotations and/or a competitive job.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
To facilitate the training and integration of a student with disabilities in a worksite rotation and/or competitive work environment.

• Provides individualized support for student at the host business worksite rotation or competitive job which includes: job coaching, building natural supports, identifying job accommodations, assistive technology, etc.
• Communicates effectively with Career Quest Instructor(s), other job coaches, employers, coworkers, family members, and school and agency personnel as it relates to the student being trained.
• Perform specific job analysis, task analysis, and job matching activities.
• Carries out steps of job coaching plan with students and other parties as appropriate.
• Work with consumers, employers, families, job placement specialists, agency personnel, affiliate school personnel and other appropriate parties to problem solve issues related to training and employment.
• Practice positive reinforcement techniques with students, co‑workers, and other staff.
• Trains students in the areas of grooming, hygiene, communication, interviewing, and behavior as they relate to successful employment.
• Provides travel training to job sites if necessary.
• Communicates with Career Quest instructor(s) to make final decisions regarding any issues that may affect student success at a worksite rotation or competitive job site. These decisions may be related to continued job coaching, fading, behavior, job tasks, etc.
• Attends training provided by school district personnel to become knowledgeable of strategies and current "best practices" in the field of supported employment.
• Participates in the decision making process to identify and implement training strategies and/or services with other Career Quest or Enid High School staff and host business staff.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for performing those duties and activities that are conducive for an effective and efficient daily operation.

• Adheres to and promotes standards of the host business and/or competitive work site in order to promote job productivity and efficiency.
• Submits and completes appropriate job coaching paperwork.
• Recognizes and acts on the legal responsibilities concerning the safety and welfare of the consumers.
• Demonstrates daily work assignment responsibilities: is accountable for all hours assigned, is punctual and regular in attendance, and attends appropriate training activities.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Responsible for personal characteristics necessary to develop attributes consistent with the educational community.

• Participates in professional growth activities such as conferences, in‑services, etc.
• Is an effective role model.
• Shows enthusiasm and a sense of humor.
• Exhibits an overall positive attitude.
• Utilizes sound judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Uses Standard English in oral and written communication.
• Works as a productive team member with families, affiliate school, and agency personnel.
• Is adaptable in dealing with individual and cultural differences.
• Protects the privacy of individuals and the confidentiality of information unless disclosure services a professional purpose or is required by law.
• Avoids action that could result in conflicts of interest.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel and control items or equipment.
• Walk, bend, kneel, and reach.
• Stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Lift 20-60 pounds using all safety precautions.
• Talk, hear, and communicate with parents.
• See and be able to read, write, and interpret written documents.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
May include a typical hospital, warehouse, and office environment including exposure to heat, cold, inclement weather conditions and occasional environmental hazards.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 179 day school work calendar; salary and work calendar to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Amy Dutcher , HR Specialist
• Phone:
• Email: aldutcher