Para-Professional; Special Education

Fort Gibson Public School Fort Gibson Special Education Department
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Fort Gibson Public School Fort Gibson Special Education Department
- Fort Gibson, Oklahoma Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Fort Gibson Public School

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Para-Professional (Special Education)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Special Services Administrator and Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability and desire to work with children with specific challenges
• Must have completed para-professional training conducted by the State Department of Education
• Must maintain a para-professional status by participating in at least six hours of in-service training per year
• Must keep CPR and First Aid Training current
• Record of good attendance on the job
• Clear criminal history record

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Implement activities developed to support the objectives of the IEP under the supervision of the special education teacher and related service providers.
• Facilitate mainstreaming activities.
• Perform needed hygiene/health related activities to ensure the health and safety of the student (i.e. changing diapers, assisting with toileting, showering, dressing, feeding, catheterizing, suctioning, positioning, etc.)
• Assist with transportation to ensure students safely enter and exit the school facility and are safely transported during community based activities and class functions.

OTHER

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be required to accomplish essential job functions and directed by the appropriate supervisor's.
• Promote a positive professional image.