Teacher Assistant; Paraprofessional-Northwoods Fine Arts Academy

Applications will be accepted beginning
Friday, October 9, 2026 12:00 AM
(Central Standard Time)

Job Description

Position for the  School Year

Position:Teacher Assistant (Paraprofessional)

Location:Northwoods Fine Arts Academy

1691 East Old North Road

Sand Springs, Oklahoma 74063

Reports to:Assigned Teacher, Building Principal

Status:Nonexempt

Evaluation:Annually by the Supervising Teacher and Site Principal

Qualifications:

48 hours of college credit OR Passing Score on the 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 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.
• 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.
• Provid…