Paraprofessional Behavior Tech - Northwoods Fine Arts Academy

Sandite STEM; Sand Springs (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% stipend on base pay

Job summary

Sand Springs Public Schools seeks a Paraprofessional Behavior Tech for the Northwoods Fine Arts Academy for the 2025-2026 school year. The role supports students with challenging behaviors and assists the teacher in implementing behavior plans.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, registry training, CPR/First Aid, and ongoing development. The position is exempt, 180 days, 7 hours daily with hourly pay of $15.18 plus a 10% stipend.

Qualifications

• State Department of Education Paraprofessional Registry Training.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid training.
• Complete universal precautions training.
• Complete 6 hours of personnel development each school year.
• Tier I and Tier II paraprofessionals require a dual background check and SDE certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction and activities for individuals or groups as assigned.
• Supervise students in instructional settings and during non-instructional activities.
• Prepare, create, and adapt instructional material as directed by the teacher.
• Carry out a behavior intervention plan created for specific students with fidelity.
• Assist students with assignments.
• Assist with behavior management strategies and respond to escalations.
• Track behaviors and report behavior escalations.
• Participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.
• May assist students with personal care needs and getting on/off the school bus.
• Assist the teacher with compiling students' work to send home.
• Perform extra duties to supervise students during lunch, detention, or after school.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Behavior management

Student supervision

De-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

SDE Paraprofessional Registry Training

Job description

1691 East Old North Road
Sand Springs, OK 74063

Reports to: Site Principal, Laura Davis

Title: Paraprofessional for Behavioral Support

Job Description

Paraprofessional Behavior Tech - Northwoods Fine Arts Academy

2025-2026 School Year

Locations: Northwoods Fine Arts Academy

PrattBehavioral Tech (Paraprofessional) Job Description

Status: Exempt

Evaluation: Annually

Contract: 180 days/ 7 hours daily

Salary: $15.18 hourly/ plus a 10% stipend based on base pay

Qualifications:

• State Department of Education Paraprofessional Registry Training
• High School Diploma or GED
• Maintain current training and skills in CPR and First Aid
• Complete universal precautions training
• Complete an additional 6 hours of personnel development each school year
• Additional Requirements for Tier I and Tier II Paraprofessionals (dual background check, SDE Certificate)

Job Goal:

Proactively manage students with challenging behaviors to ensure they can participate in the general education curriculum. The ability to effectively and calmly de-escalate behavioral difficulties when presented with them is an essential function of this position.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist with instruction and activities for individuals or groups as assigned by the teacher.
• Supervise students in instructional settings, off-campus activities, and non-instructional activities.
• Prepare, create, and/or adapt instructional material as directed by the teacher or coordinator.
• Carry out a behavior intervention plan created for specific students with fidelity.
• Assist students with assignments.
• Assist with behavior management strategies and respond appropriately to students who elevate when necessary.
• Assist with tracking behaviors and reporting behavior escalations.
• Participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.
• May assist students with personal care needs, first aid, and getting on and off the school bus.
• Assist the teacher with compiling students' work to send home.
• Performs extra duties to supervise students before, during lunch, after school, in detention, or at any other time as deemed necessary by the administrator or teacher.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Job Functions:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Serve on committees as assigned.

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; walk; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulder, and horizontally; repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to students; lift/move up to 40 pounds

Occasional Requirements:

Lift/move up to 40 pounds, ability to administer CPR

Visual Requirements:

Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements:

Adequate to exchange information

Disclaimer:

Requirements represent minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Primary Location Northwoods Fine Arts Academy Salary Range Per Hour Shift Type Full-Time

Job Contact Information

Name: Laura Davis

Title: Principal

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Sand Springs Public Schools

11 W. Broadway St.

Sand Springs, OK 74063

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