Special Education Para-Professional: Empowering Students

Fort Gibson Special Education Department; Fort Gibson (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Gibson Public School Fort Gibson Special Education Department in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma is seeking a Para-Professional (Special Education) to support students with specific challenges. The role reports to the Special Services Administrator and teachers and requires adherence to IEP objectives under supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with routine health-related tasks, facilitating classroom integration, and ensuring student safety during transport and activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability and desire to work with children with specific challenges.
• Completion of para-professional training conducted by the State Department of Education.
• Maintain para-professional status with at least 6 hours of in-service training annually.
• CPR and First Aid training must be current.
• Record of good attendance on the job.
• Clear criminal history record required.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities to support IEP objectives under supervision of the SPED teacher.
• Facilitate mainstreaming activities.
• Assist with hygiene/health-related activities to ensure student health and safety.
• Assist with transportation to ensure safe student arrival and departure.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Desire to work with children

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Fort Gibson Public School Fort Gibson Special Education Department in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma is seeking a Para-Professional (Special Education) to support students with specific challenges. The role reports to the Special Services Administrator and teachers and requires adherence to IEP objectives under supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with routine health-related tasks, facilitating classroom integration, and ensuring student safety during transport and activities.