Teacher Assistant (Paraprofessional)-Pratt Elementary 2026-2027

Teacher Assistant (Paraprofessional)

Position for the  School Year

Location:

Pratt Elementary

Supervisor:
Site Principal Laura Hamilton

Contractual days: 180 days,

Hours:

7 hours daily

Reports to:

Assigned Teacher, Building Principal

Supervises: N/A

Status:
Nonexempt

Evaluation:
Annually by the Supervising Teacher and Site Principal

Qualifications:

48 Hours College Credit OR Passing Score on Paraprofessional Test, High School Diploma or Equivalent Completion of Paraprofessional Training Required by the OSDE CPI Certificate 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.

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 a Parapro or Work Keys Assessment
• 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)

Job Goal:

Provides adult support to small groups of students or one-on-one with an individual student to assist the student in unique educational goals.

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements:

Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulder, and horizontally; repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to students; lift/move up to 75 pounds.

Occasional Requirements:
Lift/move up to 75 pounds

Visual Requirements:
Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements:
Adequate to exchange information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Note:

These duties vary based on the individual student's needs and individualized education plans.

Typical duties may include:

• Monitors students on district-provided transportation and assists students in getting on or off buses and vans.

• Accompanies students during meals and assists students with getting and eating meals and cleaning up after meals.

• Accompanies students to classes or therapy services, monitors behavior (intervening as needed), and assists with classwork.

• Assists students with motor, balance, social, and life skills.

• Possibly assists students with personal care, including dressing, toileting, and diapering.

• Monitors students during nap times.

• Cleans and maintains an efficient work area.

• Assists with instruction, errands, and copies related to the assigned student(s).

• Attends IEP and other meetings and training as requested.

• Alerts the assigned teacher of concerns related to the student.

• Maintains confidentiality of student information.

• Complies with all federal, state, and local board policies and procedures.

• Utilizes professional behavior in all school-related interactions.

• Assists the teacher in monitoring students' progress toward academic and behavioral IEP goals.

• Reinforces learning in small groups or with an individual student while the teacher works with other students.

• Assists the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior.

• Assists the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management.

• Provides one-on-one tutoring if scheduled when a student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher.

• Scores objective tests and papers and maintains appropriate records for teachers.

• Carries out instructional programs designed by the teacher.

• Works with the teacher to develop classroom schedules.

• Operates and maintains classroom equipment.

• Takes over a class…