Paraprofessional

Vinita Independent School District 65; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinita Independent School District 65 seeks a para-professional to support students with special needs within the special education program. You will work under the supervision of the special education teacher and related service providers to implement activities aligned with individual education plans.

Daily duties include assisting with health-related activities, facilitating mainstreaming opportunities, and helping students transition between classrooms and activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability and desire to work with children with special challenges.
• Completion of para-professional training conducted by the State Department of Education.
• Maintain paraprofessional status with at least six hours of in-service training per year.
• CPR and First Aid training current.
• Record of good attendance on the job.
• Clear criminal history record.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities to support the objectives of the IEP under supervision.
• Facilitate mainstreaming activities.
• Perform needed hygiene/health related activities to ensure health and safety.
• Assist with transportation to ensure safe entry/exit and transport to community activities.

Skills

Background check clearance

CPR/First Aid

Behavioral flexibility

Communication with students

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Para-professional training

Job description

REPORTS TO:Special Services Administrator, Principal, 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 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.