SPED (Paraprofessional)-DSA SOKC

Para Professional Job Description

A Para Professional job description includes a variety of tasks, such as:

• Having 48 college credit hours
  -or
  - Paraprofessional Certificate from Oklahoma State Board of Education
  -or- take and Pass the Paraprofessional Test with at least a Bronze Level
• Classroom preparation:
  Setting up the classroom for lessons, helping with materials, and keeping the classroom clean and organized
• Student support:
  Working with individual students and small groups, helping with special needs, and monitoring behavior
• Lesson planning:
  Assisting with planning and implementing lesson plans and activities
• Classroom management:
  Helping to maintain order in the classroom, and intervening when necessary
• Communication:
  Communicating with the teacher about student needs, and attending meetings
• Professionalism:
  Displaying ethical and professional behavior, and protecting student confidentiality
• School participation:
  Participating in school activities, such as parent nights and home visits
• Meal preparation:
  Helping with meal preparation, including ordering food, cutting fruit and vegetables, and setting the table
• Cleaning:
  Assisting with basic cleaning duties, such as dusting, washing equipment, and cleaning painting boards