Paraeducator RISE

Myers Elementary School; Yukon (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Myers Elementary School in Yukon, OK is seeking a Paraeducator to support students in a special education setting. The role involves assisting teachers, monitoring activities, and providing direct instruction under supervision.

This position includes responsibilities across LEAP/RISE/LIFE/ABLE program areas and requires readiness to handle routine classroom tasks, behavior support, and basic care duties as needed.

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.
• Paraprofessional training provided by the district.
• CPR Certification.
• Oklahoma Tier II Paraprofessional Certification.

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 time to time.

Skills

Paraprofessional aptitude

CPR certification

WorkKeys readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalence

48 college hours / associate's degree

Oklahoma Tier II Paraprofessional Certification

Job description

Paraeducator RISE

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Job Details

Job ID: 5910350

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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: $15.09 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

• Shannon Dutton , Principal


• Myers Elementary School


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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