Teacher Assistant (Paraprofessional)-Garfield STEAM Academy 2026-2027

Teacher Assistant (Paraprofessional) - Garfield STEAM Academy

Sand Springs Public Schools Garfield Elementary - Sand Springs, Oklahoma Open in Google Maps

Job : 5859314
Final date to receive applications: Aug 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Position available for the  school year.

Position: Teacher Assistant (Paraprofessional) - Temporary Position

Location: Garfield STEAM Academy (Elementary)

701 N. Roosevelt
Sand Springs, Ok 74063

Supervisor: Site Principal Russell Ragland

Reports to: Assigned Teacher, Building Principal

Contractual

Hours:

7 hours daily

Supervises: N/A

Classification: Exempt

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)
  OR
• Option B:
  Complete at least two years (48 credit hours) of study at an institution of higher education.
  OR
• Option C:
  Pass the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test. (See Office of Educational Quality and Accountability for testing.)
  OR
• 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)

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

Annually by Supervising Teacher and Site Principal

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.

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 50 pounds.

Lift/move up to 100 pounds

Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Adequate to exchange information

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.
• Clears 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 laws and 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…