HHE Paraprofessional II, SpEd

Vinita Independent School District 65; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinita Independent School District 65 is seeking a paraprofessional to support students with special needs under the supervision of licensed staff. The role involves assisting with IEP objectives, facilitating mainstreaming activities, and providing health-related support to ensure student safety.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of para-professional training, CPR/First Aid training, and a proven attendance record.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Paraprofessional training

Work with children with challenges

CPR & First Aid

Attendance record

Criminal history clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

REPORTS TO:

Special Services Administrator, Principal, and/or 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.