Tier II - Para-Professional; Special Education

Tier II
- Para-Professional (Special Education)

Sallisaw Public Schools Liberty Elementary School
- Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Open in Google Maps.

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Job : 5399660

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 07, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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.
• Promote a positive professional image.
• Duties include but not limited to:
• Assist students in transitions and classroom work.
• Monitor academic and behavioral needs.
• Personal care and hygiene.
• Support communication skills.
• Support Special Education Teacher Directives.
• Document collected data.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Erika Perry , Director
• Email: eperry

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