Paraprofessional II

Burcham Elementary; Weatherford (OK); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Weatherford Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional II to assist the classroom teacher at Burcham Elementary in Weatherford, OK. The role includes supporting instructional activities, preparing teaching materials, and supervising students during various school activities.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the IEP team, adherence to school policies, and maintaining student records. Strong interpersonal skills and reliability are essential.

Formación

• Paraprofessional role supporting teaching staff.
• Assist with instruction and group activities.
• Supervise students during instructional and non-instructional times.

Responsabilidades

• Assist teacher with instructional materials and activities.
• Supervise students in classroom, recess, field trips, and bus.
• Maintain behavior journals and support behavior management.
• Participate in paraprofessional/state/local trainings.

Conocimientos

Paraprofessional

Student supervision

Classroom support

Descripción del empleo

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Listed below is a currentlyvacancy for a support staff positionin the Weatherford Public School district. All salaries for support positions are based on earned position on the salary schedule.

Job Site: Burcham Elementary

General Job Description:

Reports to:Assigned site special education teacher/building administrator.

Job Goal:Performssemi-skilled level duties under general supervision to assist the teacher in creating a teaching environment to develop and support the social, communication and intellectual skills of students.

Successful performance of the job requires adequate service/people skills to resolve problems and provide information as requested. It requires following general standarized district operating policies to reduce accident and injury to self, students and others. Proper dress standards, attendance and leave policies, confidentiality policies, and health policies of the district are required as a part of job performance. Effective problem solving skills are essential to this position.

Job Functions:

• Participates in required paraprofessional/paraeducation state and local job training activities.
• Assists with instruction and activities for individuals or for groups as assigned by teacher. Assists with teaching units and small group rotations. Supervised students in instructional setting, off-campus activities and during non-instructional activities such as recess, assemblies, emergency drills, lunch periods, field trips, etc.
• Prepares, creates, and/or adapts instructional materials as directed by the teacher. Instructs gross and fine motor activities, art, music, games, unit teaching, reading stories, singing songs, etc. as appropriate for individual students. Assists students with assignments.
• Serves as main source of information and assistance for substitute as the information pertains to a particular classroom or student.
• Assists teacher with student behavior management strategies. Responds appropriately to out of control students when necessary. Alerts teacher to special needs of students.
• Keeps a journal of student behavior that varies from the norm.
• Serves as a part of the IEP team.
• May assist studentswith personal care needs and assist with minor first aid as appropriate.
• Assists children to and from the bus. May ride a bus with a student if deemed appropriate.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by teacher and/or district administrator.

Please find additional information about our district and schools at www.wpsok.org

For further questions, please contact:

Brooke Brown

580-774-0812

Special Education Director

580-772-3327

Application Deadline:Position will be filled when suitable applicant is found.

Weatherford Public Schools considers all qualified applicants for each position and does not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital, or veteran status, or disability. This policy is followed in the operation of its educational programs and activities, recruitment, admissions, and employment practices.

Paraprofessional II

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Job Details

Job ID: 5979485
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Listed below is a currentlyvacancy for a support staff positionin the Weatherford Public School district. All salaries for support positions are based on earned position on the salary schedule.

Job Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Site: Burcham Elementary

General Job Description:

Reports to:Assigned site special education teacher/building administrator.

Job Goal:Performssemi-skilled level duties under general supervision to assist the teacher in creating a teaching environment to develop and support the social, communication and intellectual skills of students.

Successful performance of the job requires adequate service/people skills to resolve problems and provide information as requested. It requires following general standarized district operating policies to reduce accident and injury to self, students and others. Proper dress standards, attendance and leave policies, confidentiality policies, and health policies of the district are required as a part of job performance. Effective problem solving skills are essential to this position.

Job Functions:

• Participates in required paraprofessional/paraeducation state and local job training activities.
• Assists with instruction and activities for individuals or for groups as assigned by teacher. Assists with teaching units and small group rotations. Supervised students in instructional setting, off-campus activities and during non-instructional activities such as recess, assemblies, emergency drills, lunch periods, field trips, etc.
• Prepares, creates, and/or adapts instructional materials as directed by the teacher. Instructs gross and fine motor activities, art, music, games, unit teaching, reading stories, singing songs, etc. as appropriate for individual students. Assists students with assignments.
• Serves as main source of information and assistance for substitute as the information pertains to a particular classroom or student.
• Assists teacher with student behavior management strategies. Responds appropriately to out of control students when necessary. Alerts teacher to special needs of students.
• Keeps a journal of student behavior that varies from the norm.
• Serves as a part of the IEP team.
• May assist studentswith personal care needs and assist with minor first aid as appropriate.
• Assists children to and from the bus. May ride a bus with a student if deemed appropriate.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by teacher and/or district administrator.

Please find additional information about our district and schools at www.wpsok.org

For further questions, please contact:

Brooke Brown

Principal

580-774-0812

[e-mail]

Dr. Melissa Jarvis

Special Education Director

580-772-3327

[e-mail]

Application Deadline:Position will be filled when suitable applicant is found.

Weatherford Public Schools considers all qualified applicants for each position and does not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital, or veteran status, or disability. This policy is followed in the operation of its educational programs and activities, recruitment, admissions, and employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Doug Gunselman
• 1409 Cypress Drive
• Weatherford
• Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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