Longfellow Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional

Position: 25-26 Longfellow Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional

Overview

25-26 Longfellow Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction and activities for individuals or groups as assigned by the teacher.
• Supervise students in instructional settings, off-campus activities, and during non-instructional activities such as recess, assemblies, emergency drills, lunch periods, etc.
• Supervise students in the teacher’s absence.
• Prepare, create, or adapt instructional materials as directed by the teacher. Prepare bulletin boards and other teaching aids.
• Assist students with assignments and provide setup and operation of equipment for instructional purposes.
• Serve as the main point of contact for substitute teachers.
• Assist teachers with student behavior management strategies and respond appropriately to students when necessary.
• Alert the teacher to special needs of students.
• May assist students with external feedings (e.g., feeding tubes) or with personal care (e.g., toiletry needs, catheterization, diaper changes).
• Assist students with boarding and exiting transportation or supervise students prior to or after exiting transportation on school grounds.
• Perform housekeeping duties within the classroom to ensure it remains neat and clean. Tasks may include washing dishes, disinfecting toys and tables, and defrosting freezers.
• Prepare snacks for students as required.
• May ride the afternoon bus route to supervise student behavior on the bus.
• Operate photocopiers, laminators, duplicators, and computers as needed. Assist teachers with obtaining supplies for scheduled activities.
• Assist teachers with compiling and sending home students’ work, including weekly letters to parents as required.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education and Training

• High School Diploma or GED. College hours are helpful in meeting Tier 1 Paraprofessional Requirements.

Training/Experience

• Meets Tier 1 Paraprofessional Requirements. Previous work or volunteer experience with children, teenagers, and/or clerical experience preferred.

Tier 1 Paraprofessional Requirements

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (at least 48 hours of college coursework).
• Obtained an associate’s degree (or higher).
• Taken and passed the Work Keys test, Para Pro test, or the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET).

• Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Certificate or a willingness to complete the Tier 2 (Special Education) Paraprofessional Requirements and obtain the Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Certificate within 120 days of your employment start date. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination.

Tier 2 (Special Education) Paraprofessional Requirements

• 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 6 hours of professional development in Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens each school year after initial certification.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Good customer service and interpersonal skills to handle problems and provide information and assistance as needed.
• Ability to comply with safety guidelines and policies to ensure safety and reduce accidents or injury to staff and students.
• Adhere to school dress standards, proper attendance/leave policies, and work habits.
• Creativity, initiative, and effective problem-solving skills are essential to success in this role.
• Ability to exercise discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment in completing tasks, given the complexity of the job.

Employment Details

• Reports to:
  
  Building Principal
• Contract:
  
  175 days
• Salary
  
  Schedule:
  
  Teacher’s Assistant
• FLSA Classification:
  Non-exempt

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