Special Education Paraprofessional-Garfield Steam Academy

Special Education Paraprofessional – Garfield Steam Academy 2026‑2027

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Location: Garfield Steam Academy

Position for the 2026‑2027 School Year.

• 48 hours of college credit OR passing score on the Paraprofessional Test.
• High school diploma or equivalent; or General Educational Development (GED) diploma plus one of the following:
• Option A:
  Associate’s degree (or higher).
• Option B:
  At least two years (48 credit hours) of study at a higher‑education institution.
• Option C:
  Pass the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test.
• Option D:
  Pass the Praxis Para‑Professional Assessment Test (score 455).
• Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, Tiered Certification, National Criminal History Check via OSDE/OSBI.
• Oklahoma Criminal Background Check.
• Application for Oklahoma Title I Paraprofessional Credential; $10 processing fee payable to Oklahoma State Department of Education.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Provide adult support to small groups or one‑on‑one with students, assisting them in unique educational goals.

• Assist with instruction, errands, and copying for assigned students.
• Maintain and clean work area.
• Attend IEP and other meetings and training as requested.
• Alert assigned teacher to concerns related to students.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws; board policies and procedures.
• Exhibit professional behavior in all school interactions.
• Monitor students’ progress toward academic and behavioral IEP goals.
• Reinforce learning in small groups or with individual students while teacher works with others.
• Observe, record, and chart behavior.
• Assist with crisis and behavior management.
• Provide one‑on‑one tutoring when scheduled.
• Score objective tests and papers; maintain records.
• Carry out instructional programs designed by teacher.
• Work with teacher to develop classroom schedules.
• Operate and maintain classroom equipment.
• Supervise children in hallway, lunchroom, and playground.
• Perform additional tasks as supervisor may assign.

• Accompany students to cafeteria; assist with meals; clean up.
• Accompany students to classes or therapy; monitor behavior; assist with classwork.
• Assist students with motor, balance, social, and life skills.
• Assist with personal care: dressing, toileting, diapering.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Russell Ragland, Principal – Garfield Elementary – Phone: 918‑246‑1466 – Email: russell.ragland