LIFE Paraeducator

Yukon Middle School; Yukon (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Yukon Public Schools Yukon Middle School in Yukon, Oklahoma is seeking a LIFE Paraeducator to support students with various disabilities in LEAP, RISE, LIFE, and ABLE settings. The role emphasizes collaboration with certified staff and direct instructional support.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and Oklahoma Tier II Paraprofessional Certification, with 48 college hours or an associated degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree or 48 college hours or ability to complete WorkKeys within 60 days of hire.
• Must complete paraprofessional training provided by the district.
• CPR Certification required.
• Oklahoma Tier II Paraprofessional Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for classroom activities under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Assist teacher with instructional classroom duties.
• Assist with non-instructional duties including feeding, toileting, clothing management, and transitions between classrooms and activities.
• Assist with individual student needs when called upon.
• Perform clerical duties for the assigned teacher.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the principal.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree / 48 college hours

WorkKeys tests within 60 days

CPR Certification

Oklahoma Tier II Paraprofessional Certification

Job description

LIFE Paraeducator

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This job is also posted in Yukon (YPS)

Job Details

Job ID: 5952086

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 19, 2026

Job Description

TITLE: PARAEDUCATOR (Special Education Aide or Tier II Paraprofessional)

• LEAP:(Learners Excelling And Progressing) Lab/Resource setting with collaboration, monitor, co-teach and direct instruction service delivery.
• RISE:(Reaching Independence through Structured Education) Functional skills and modified curriculum classroom for students with mild/moderate disabilities.
• LIFE:(Learning In a Functional Environment) Functional skills and modified curriculum classroom for students with severe/profound disabilities.
• ABLE:(Academic and Behavioral Learning Environment) Classroom for students with emotional and behavioral concerns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed;
• 48 college hours, associate's degree, or be able to complete WorkKeys tests within 60 days of hire date;
• Will be required to successfully complete Paraprofessional training provided by the district;
• CPR Certification;
• Oklahoma Tier II Paraprofessional Certification.

REPORTS TO: Principal, Assistant Principal, and Teacher

JOB GOAL:To help provide a smoothly functioningclass environment in which studentscantake full advantage of theinstructional program and available resourcematerials.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare for classroom activities under supervision of certified teacher.
• Assist teacher with instructional classroom duties.
• Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, including feeding, tube feeding, toileting(including changing diapers), clothing management, and transitions between classrooms and activities.
• Assists with an individual child's particular needs when called upon to do so.
• Performs clerical duties for assigned teacher.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal may assign from timeto time.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 10 month year
• 174 Work Day Calendar
• 7 Hour Day
• 1.112 pay ratio - YPS Pay Scale Information

EVALUATION: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy of evaluation for certified personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.33 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sharon Mitchell , Special Education Facilitator
• Yukon Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]