Madison Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Title

Special Education Paraprofessional

• 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, and lunch periods.
• 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 or with personal care as needed (e.g., toiletry needs, assistive care).
• 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 keep the area neat and clean.
• 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.

• Complete two years of study at an institution of higher education (at least 48 hours of college coursework) OR
• Obtain an associate's degree (or higher) OR
• Have taken and passed the Work Keys test, Para Pro test, or the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET) OR
• Hold an Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Certificate or be willing to complete the Tier 2 Paraprofessional Requirements and obtain the Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Certificate within 120 days of employment start date. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination.

• 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.

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

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

Reports to:

Building Principal

Contract:

175 days

Salary

Schedule:

Teacher's Assistant

FLSA Classification:
Non-exempt