CNA Health Aide/Paraprofessional-Angus Valley Elementary

Sandite STEM; Sand Springs (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist students in achieving their educational goals. The role includes supporting both small groups and individual students, helping with their medical needs, and requires appropriate certifications. Candidates must possess a degree or pass the relevant paraprofessional test, and be dedicated to maintaining confidentiality and compliance with educational laws.

Qualifications

• Must pass the qualifications for a National Criminal History Check.
• Requires CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Needs to acquire a Tiered Certification Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide adult support to small groups or individuals.
• Assist with I.E.P. academic needs through pull-out services.
• Monitor and document student progress.

Skills

Student support

Medical assistance

Classroom management

Education

48 Hours College Credit OR Passing Score on Paraprofessional Test

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of Paraprofessional Training

Job description

Job Description

2025-2026 School Year

Reports to: Building Principal

Status: Non-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 qualifications for a National Criminal History Check with the OSDE/OSBI
• Additional training may be required

Job Goal:

Provides adult support to small groups of students or one-on-one with an individual student to assist the student(s) in unique educational goals. Addresses medical needs (mild to severe) for students and health concerns.

Classification: Non-exempt

Evaluation: Annually by Supervising Teacher and Site Principal

Physical Demands:

This section is intended for compliance with the ADA and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this 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, ability to adjust focus
• Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Note - these duties vary based upon individual student needs and individualized education plans. Typically, this position assists the Special Education Teacher in I.E.P. academic needs through pull-out services to receive academic intervention and strengthen basic reading and mathematics skills.

Duties related to this position:

• Assists with medical needs, I.E.P. goals, 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 and board policies and procedures.
• Utilizes professional behavior in all school-related interactions.
• Assists 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, charting behavior and/or medical documents.
• Assists the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management.
• Provides one-on-one tutoring if scheduled at a time when a student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher.
• Scores objective tests and papers and maintains appropriate records for teachers.
• Carries out instructional programs designed by the teacher.
• Works with the teacher to develop classroom schedules.
• Operates and maintains classroom equipment.
• Supervises children in the hallway, lunchroom, and playground.
• Performs all other tasks as a supervisor may assign.

Other duties might include:

• Accompanies students to the cafeteria for meals and assists students with getting and eating meals and cleaning up after meals.
• Accompanies students to classes or therapy services, monitors behavior, and assists with classwork.
• Assists students with motor, balance, social, and life skills.
• Assists students with personal care, including dressing, toileting, and diapering.

Disclaimer:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sand Springs Public Schools
11 W. Broadway St.
Sand Springs, OK 74063
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