Paraprofessional

Purcell Public Schools; Purcell (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Purcell Public Schools is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to assist in the special education program, providing individual attention and enrichment support to students under the supervision of a special education teacher.

You will reinforce learning, support behavior plans, prepare materials, and help with transitions and daily routines while maintaining student confidentiality and collaborating with service providers. 171-day contract with 7.5 hours per day.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Meet requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act by completing at least 2 years of study (48 hrs.) at an institution of higher education, or hold an associate’s degree or higher, or obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through ACT WorkKeys or passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test with a passing score of 455, or passed the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test.
• Complete and maintain CPR and First Aid training.
• Satisfy district health and citizenship requirements.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be found appropriate by the Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the special education teacher, works with individuals and/or small groups to reinforce expectations and learning.
• Assists the teacher and supports behavior intervention plans, if applicable.
• Modifies materials and assists in preparing and maintaining classroom for teaching and learning.
• Adheres to schedule, assisting students with transitions (lunch, bathroom, specials, nurse clinic).
• Assists in lifting students as instructed for safety from chair to/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 meet the physical and training needs of students.
• Assists in tasks or student support requested by the teacher or principal.
• Maintains student records with confidentiality and tracks progress in academics or behavior.
• Completes Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Training or other State-approved LEA training.
• Completes Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens Training yearly.
• Participates in professional development as required.
• Demonstrates care for students through cooperation and willingness to learn.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years of college / 48 hrs.

Associate’s degree or higher

National Career Readiness Certificate (ACT WorkKeys) or Paraprofessional Assessment Test (Passing Score 455)

Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test

Job description

Must have Qualifications before start date:

• 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:

1. 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.
2. Assists the teacher and supports behavior intervention plans, if applicable.
3. Modifies materials and assist in preparing and maintaining classroom for teaching and learning.
4. Adheres to schedule, assisting students with transitions as appropriate, i.e. lunch, bathroom, specials and nurse clinic.
5. Assists in lifting students as instructed for safety from chair to and from changing table and/or toilet.
6. Assists students with toileting needs as appropriate.
7. Collaborates with service providers PT, OT, SLP, vision and/or orientation specialists to assist with meeting the physical and training needs of students.
8. Assists in tasks or student support requested by the teacher or principal.
9. Assists in maintaining student records, i.e., confidentiality, charting progress with academics or behavior.
10. Complete the Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Training or other State approved Local Education Agency (LEA) training.
11. Complete training in Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens Training yearly.
12. Participates in professional development and other training programs, as required.
13. Demonstrates care and concern for students through cooperation and willingness to learn.
14. Performs all other duties as assigned.

*Please note: To ensure continuity of services, remote work may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. An employee’s eligibility for remote work will be determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for remote work will be distributed by the employee’s supervisor, based on his/her role and responsibilities.

Employment Terms:

171 day contract. 7.5 hours/day

FLSA Qualification:

Non-Exempt

Evaluation:

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 the 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.