Paraprofessional

West Intermediate; Jenks (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenks Public Schools West Intermediate is seeking a Paraprofessional. Under supervision of the special education teacher, you will reinforce learning with individuals or small groups, support behavior plans, and help prepare classroom materials.

You’ll assist in transitions, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with PT/OT/SLP to meet student needs. The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to schedules, safety, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of study (48 hrs.) at a higher ed institution, or an associate’s degree or higher, or a National Career Readiness Certificate.
• Complete CPR and First Aid training.
• Satisfy district health and citizenship requirements and pass district training.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce lessons.
• Support teacher and behavior intervention plans.
• Modify materials and maintain classrooms for teaching and learning.
• Assist with transitions (lunch, bathroom, specials, nurse).
• Collaborate with PT/OT/SLP and other specialists to meet student needs.
• Maintain student records with confidentiality.

Skills

Assist students

Collaborate with PT/OT/SLP

Maintain confidentiality

Adhere to schedule

Assist with transitions

Student mobility support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college hours or associate degree

National Career Readiness Certificate or equivalent

Passed OGET Test

Job description

Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5747774
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Sep 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: Paraprofessional

Reports to: Principal and Special Education Teacher

Supervises: None

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Satisfy Every Student Succeeds Act requirements by :
• Completed at least 2 years of study (48 hrs.) at an institution of higher ed, or
• Hold an associate’s degree or higher, or
• Obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through successful completion of the ACT, WorkKeys Assessment, or passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test - Passing Score is 455, or
• Passed the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test.
• Complete and maintain training and skills in Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: Assist in the implementation of the program designed to meet the specific goals and objectives for each student, through the provision of individual attention, additional and/or enrichment instruction.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the special education teacher, works with individuals and/or small groups of students to reinforce expectations and learning introduced by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher and supports behavior intervention plans, if applicable.
• Modifies materials and assists in preparing and maintaining classrooms for teaching and learning.
• Adheres to schedule, assisting students with transitions as appropriate, i.e. lunch, bathroom, specials and nurse clinic.
• Assists in lifting students as instructed for safety from chair to and from changing table and/or toilet.
• Assists students with toileting needs as appropriate.
• Collaborates with service providers PT, OT, SLP, vision and/or orientation specialists to assist with meeting the physical and training needs of students.
• Assists in tasks or student support requested by teacher or principal.
• Assists in maintaining student records, i.e., confidentiality, charting progress with academics or behavior.
• Complete the Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Training or other State approved Local Education Agency (LEA) training.
• Complete training in Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens Training yearly.
• Participates in professional development and other training programs, as required.
• Demonstrates care and concern for students through cooperation and willingness to learn.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms: Nine (9) month classified hourly contract

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 50 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.58 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shannon Davis , Site Principal
• West Intermediate
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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