Adams Behavior Technician

Special Education Paraprofessional

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 Work Keys, Para Pro, or 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 employment.

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.

Education High school diploma or GED required. College hours are preferred and may assist in meeting Tier 1 Paraprofessional Requirements. Training/Experience Required Must meet Tier 1 Paraprofessional Requirements. Previous work or volunteer experience with children, teenagers, or clerical duties preferred.

Reports to:

Building Principal

Contract:

175 Days Salary

Schedule:

Teacher's Assistant FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting teacher(s) to provide instruction to individuals or small groups of students with behavior challenges; administer behavior modification and de-escalation techniques to support instruction, increase participation in academic tasks, improve social skills and support appropriate behavior of individuals and/or small groups of students some with special needs; redirect and modify student progress regarding inappropriate behaviors and performance;

participate as a member of the educational team; help implement all components of the student's individual program; perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or GED Passing score on the paraprofessional exam or Oklahoma General Educations Test (OGET) required

Experience:

Experience working with children/teenagers who have behavior challenges Experience working with students with special needs De-escalation experience Successful experience working in an intervention setting as well as the classroom Knowledge of:
Behavior modification and de-escalation techniques Social interaction skills of students with special needs Basic subjects taught in the district school Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. Basic first aid and CPR procedures Health and safety regulations pertaining to position Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary Oral and written communications skills Interpersonal relations skills using tact, patience, and courtesy Basic record-keeping skills District policies, rules, and regulations Ability to:
Develop rapport and interact effectively with students Demonstrate an understanding, patience and receptive attitude toward children with special needs Apply behavior modification and de-escalation techniques Work with students having special needs and/or aggressive behaviors Communicate effectively orally and in writing Maintain emotional control under difficult situations Work cooperatively and effectively with others Maintain confidentiality Assist with the instructional and related activities of a learning environment Perform clerical duties such as charting performance, filing and maintaining simple records Print and write legibly Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately Understand and follow oral and written directions Learn and follow laws, rules, practices, policies and procedures Enlist the support, interest and participation of students Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors Implement positive behavioral intervention plans Model appropriate behavioral techniques Learn and adapt to new procedures, conditions, and changing work demands Supervise children in the classroom and outside Follow oral and written directions Manage task priorities to meet deadlines Work under varying degrees of stress Be physically agile and possess…