2026-2027 Paraprofessional - Special Education

Oklahoma City Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma City Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional - Special Education at Skyline Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role provides instructional support to individual and small groups, assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities.

Responsibilities include adapting activities, documenting progress, maintaining records, and ensuring a safe learning environment. A High School Diploma or GED plus OSDE paraprofessional credential is required, with CPR/First

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with options for further qualification.
• OSDE Paraprofessional Credential required.
• Ability to operate office equipment and basic computer software.

Responsibilities

• Adapts activities and materials to support classroom goals.
• Assists students individually or in small groups with lessons.
• Communicates with teachers to evaluate progress and implement objectives.
• Maintains records and sign-in/out logs as required.
• Monitors students in various settings to ensure safety.
• Performs clerical tasks to prepare instructional materials.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

OSDE paraprofessional credential

CPR/First Aid

Ability to work with diverse groups

Basic math and reading

Clerical and data management

Education

Tier 1: 48 college credits

Passed OGET

Parapro Assessment (455+ score)

Workkeys (3+ in all parts)

Tier 2: Special Education paraprofessional training

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

2026-2027 Paraprofessional - Special Education JobID: 20863

• Position Type: Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant/ Paraprofessional - Special Education
• Date Posted: 8/14/2026
• Location: Skyline Middle School

Reports To: Building Administrator
FSLA Status: Non Exempt
Compensation: 103
Work Days: 181
FTE: 7 Hours Per Day

Position Summary:

Provides support to the instructional program within an assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students. Provides clerical support to teacher(s) and staff.

Essential Duties:

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials (e.g. art projects, computer, language skills, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom goals and objectives.
• Administers classroom assignments for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories, providing writing assistance, reinforce language skills, numbers, alphabet, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
• Communicates with teachers for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing classroom objectives.
• Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records (e.g. clean/bleach tables, sign-in/sign-out logs, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs general clerical tasks (e.g. laminating, making posters, making copies, bulletin boards, filing, newsletters, etc.) for the purpose of helping the teacher get instructional materials ready.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, appropriate and/or inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records.
• May assist in changing all students’ diapers, sanitary napkins, and clothing.
• May assist with those students needing to be fed.
• May assist with personal care, wiping nose or drool, hand washing and body care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• To ensure continuity of services, alternative work site may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. An employee’s eligibility for alternative work site will be determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for alternative work site will be distributed by the employee’s supervisor, based on his/her role and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):

• High School Diploma or GED required and one of the following:
  • Tier 1 Completed at least 48 credit hours of college study
  • Passed the OGET test
  • Pass the Education Testing Service Parapro Assessment Test (passing score is 455)
  • Workkeys Assessment (Passing score is 3or better on all three parts).
  • Tier 2 (Special Education)
    • OSDE special education paraprofessional training through Pepper, career technology centers , or other state-approved training providers,
    • Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid, maintaining current certification.
    • Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens yearly training
    • Six hours of professional development each year.
• Must obtain OSDE Paraprofessional Credential ($10 fee).
• Ability to operates standard office equipment including basic computer software applications.
• Performs basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of child development stages and learning styles with age appropriate activities.
• Ability to schedule activities, gather data, and prioritize
• Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment.
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to identify issues and create action plans.
• Ability to adapt, maintaining confidentiality, working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.
• Communicating with diverse groups.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
• Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Individual must be able to physically assist in the evacuation of the students in cases of emergency.
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

Work Environment:

• Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate controlled environment.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.