HHE Paraprofessional II

Vinita Independent School District 65; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinita Independent School District 65 is seeking a paraprofessional to support students with special needs under the supervision of the special education team. The role involves implementing IEP-based activities, assisting with mainstreaming, and ensuring student health and safety through hygiene-related tasks.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, complete para-professional training, maintain paraprofessional status with annual in-service hours, and hold current CPR/First Aid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability and desire to work with children with specific challenges.
• Must have completed para-professional training conducted by the State Department of Education.
• Must maintain a paraprofessional status by participating in at least six hours of in-service training per year.
• Must keep CPR and First Aid Training current.
• Record of good attendance on the job.
• Clear criminal history record.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities developed to support the objectives of the IEP under the supervision of the special education teacher and related service providers.
• Facilitate mainstreaming activities.
• Perform needed hygiene/health related activities to ensure the health and safety of the student (i.e. changing diapers, assisting with toileting, showering, dressing, feeding, catheterizing, suctioning, positioning, etc.)
• Assist with transportation to ensure students safely enter and exit the school facility and are safely transported during community based activities and class functions.
• Perform other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be required to accomplish essential job functions and directed by the appropriate supervisor's.

Skills

Special needs support

CPR & First Aid

Student care

Education

High school diploma

Para-professional training

Job description

REPORTS TO:Special Services Administrator, Principal, and Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability and desire to work with children with specific challenges
• Must have completed para-professional training conducted by the State Department of Education
• Must maintain a paraprofessional status by participating in at least six hours of in-service training per year
• Must keep CPR and First Aid Training current
• Record of good attendance on the job
• Clear criminal history record

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Implement activities developed to support the objectives of the IEP under the supervision of the special education teacher and related service providers.
2. Facilitate mainstreaming activities.
3. Perform needed hygiene/health related activities to ensure the health and safety of the student (i.e. changing diapers, assisting with toileting, showering, dressing, feeding, catheterizing, suctioning, positioning, etc.)
4. Assist with transportation to ensure students safely enter and exit the school facility and are safely transported during community based activities and class functions.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be required to accomplish essential job functions and directed by the appropriate supervisor's.
2. Promote a positive professional image.