Bridges: Special Education Paraprofessional

District Wide; Choctaw (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Choctaw‑Nicoma Park Public School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support handicapped students within the Bridges program. The position is a full-time role under an 168‑day contract with salary determined by the district master contract.

Responsibilities include assisting the special education team, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and staff to help students achieve their educational goals.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must test for Highly Qualified Classroom Assistant, or have 48 hours of college credit or an Associate Degree.
• Ability to work with children, staff and parents.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Physical requirements as per attached description.
• Alternatives may be acceptable as determined by administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive help to handicapped students as prescribed by special education teachers.
• Carry out tasks prescribed by the special education teacher to meet student needs as stated in IEP.
• Be able to meet the needs of handicapped students positively.
• Support the special teacher in ensuring student safety and well-being at school and on excursions.
• Serve on placement team, IEP meetings and staffing when input is required.
• Assist students who may soil themselves or have ambulatory/eating needs at school.
• Work with contracted and related services for handicapped students.
• Collaborate with regular classroom teachers during inclusion.
• Assist in diagnostic evaluation as requested by the special education teacher.
• Act as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team when needed.
• Show initiative, maintain confidentiality in dealing with confidential records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

48 college credits

Associate degree

Tools

A/V equipment

Job description

Choctaw‑Nicoma Park Public School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support handicapped students within the Bridges program. The position is a full-time role under an 168‑day contract with salary determined by the district master contract.

Responsibilities include assisting the special education team, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and staff to help students achieve their educational goals.