Job Coach-Special Education​/Sand Springs Public Schools

Job Coach-Special Education/Sand Springs Public Schools

Job Title: Special Education Job Coach

School Year:

Position Type: Support Staff - Special Ed/Job Coach

Supervisor(s): Ryan Bivin (Building Principal), CPHS Administrative Team, Assistant Supt. of Special Services

Location: Charles Page High School

Department: Special Education Charles Page High School

Reports To: Principal and Director of Special Education

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Summary: Provides support to the lead teacher and assists students with individual physical, social, academic, and other needs as they learn life and job readiness skills.

Essential Functions: These statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Other duties;

• Provide support to students with disabilities in the classroom, community‑based educational settings, and other educational settings (e.g., playground, hallway, restroom, gymnasium, school vehicle, and other specified areas).
• Provide assistance to teachers and related service personnel in implementing the IEP.
• Provide assistance with personal care for students.
• Supervise and ensure students' safety.
• Provide necessary supports to enable students with physical, health, and/or behavioral issues or limitations to access their educational program.
• Assist in supervising students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Assist with large group activities.
• Participate in the planning of lessons and classroom activities.
• Conduct educational classroom activities with small groups of students with special needs.
• Inform the teacher of the special needs of individual students.
• Provide assistance and supervision to students at work sites.
• Assist in maintaining individual records for each student.
• Assists with special projects.
• All other duties as assigned by the administrator.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualification: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

48 Hours College Credit OR Passing Score on Paraprofessional Test High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of Paraprofessional Training Required by the OSDE CPI CPR and First Aid Certificate, Obtain a Tiered Certification Certificate as specified by the OSDE. Pass the National Criminal History Check qualifications with the OSDE/OSBI.

Qualifications Continued;

Have a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) diploma, PLUS:

• Option A:
  Hold an associate's degree (or higher)
• Option B:
  Complete at least two years (48 credit hours) of study at an institution of higher education.
• Option C:
  Pass the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test. (See Office of Educational Quality and Accountability for testing.)
• Option D:
  Pass the Praxis Para Professional Assessment Test (Passing score is 455)
• Pass an Oklahoma Criminal Background Check
• Application for Oklahoma Title I Paraprofessional Credential
• $10 processing fee (check, cashier's check, or money order) made payable to the Oklahoma State Department of Education (will be required if hired for this position)
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS APPLY FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONALS

Education and/or

Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Generally receive paraprofessional training within the first year of employment.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Six hours of continuing education per year to maintain paraprofessional certification from the State of Oklahoma.
• Paraprofessional/Assistant Training…