Para-Professional (Special Education)

Fort Gibson Special Education Department; Fort Gibson (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Gibson Public School Fort Gibson Special Education Department in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma is seeking a Para-Professional (Special Education) to support students with specific challenges. The role reports to the Special Services Administrator and teachers and requires adherence to IEP objectives under supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with routine health-related tasks, facilitating classroom integration, and ensuring student safety during transport and activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability and desire to work with children with specific challenges.
• Completion of para-professional training conducted by the State Department of Education.
• Maintain para-professional status with at least 6 hours of in-service training annually.
• CPR and First Aid training must be current.
• Record of good attendance on the job.
• Clear criminal history record required.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities to support IEP objectives under supervision of the SPED teacher.
• Facilitate mainstreaming activities.
• Assist with hygiene/health-related activities to ensure student health and safety.
• Assist with transportation to ensure safe student arrival and departure.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Desire to work with children

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

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Para-Professional (Special Education)

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Job Details

Job ID: 4955063
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 14, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Para-Professional (Special Education)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Special Services Administrator 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 para-professional 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:

• 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.

OTHER JOB 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.
• Promote a positive professional image.

Position Type: Full-Time