Special Education Paraprofessional- Clyde Boyd Middle School

Special Education Paraprofessional
- Clyde Boyd Middle School

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Starting Date: Immediately

Position for the  School Year

Position:Special Education Paraprofessional

Location: Clyde Boyd Middle School (6th - 8th grade)

Supervisor:Site Principal Dakota Nealy

Reports to:Assigned Special Education Teacher, Building Principal, and Director of Special Services

Days/

Hours:

180 days/7 hours daily

Stipend: (Mild/Moderate) A 5% stipend will be paid from the overall Base Salary)

Status:Exempt

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)
  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)
  • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS APPLY FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONALS

Job Goal:

Provides adult support to small groups or one‑on‑one with an individual student to assist the student(s) in unique educational goals.

Classification:Non-exempt

Evaluation:Annually by Supervising Teacher and Site Principal

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; repetitively use fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to students; lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Occasional Requirements:Lift/move up to 100 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. Typically, this position calls for an individual to assist the Special Education Teacher in fulfilling academic needs through pull‑out services to receive academic intervention and strengthen essential reading and mathematics skills.

• Assists with instruction, errands, and copies related to the assigned student(s).
• Cleans and maintains an efficient work area.
• Attends IEP and other meetings and training as requested.
• Alerts the assigned teacher of concerns related to the student(s).
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Complies with all federal, state, and local laws,…