Special Education Paraeducator (RISE/LIFE/LAP) – Immediate Start

Independence Intermediate School; Yukon (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Intermediate School in Yukon, OK seeks a PARAEDUCATOR to support specialized classrooms under LEAP, RISE, LIFE and ABLE programs. Duties include assisting teachers, supervising students, and providing direct instructional support as part of a collaborative team.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus district paraprofessional training, CPR certification, and Oklahoma Tier II certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
• 48 college hours, associate's degree, or be able to complete WorkKeys tests within 60 days of hire date.
• Will be required to successfully complete Paraprofessional training provided by the district.
• CPR Certification.
• Oklahoma Tier II Paraprofessional Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for classroom activities under supervision of certified teacher.
• Assist teacher with instructional classroom duties.
• Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, including feeding, tube feeding, toileting (including changing diapers), clothing management, and transitions between classrooms and activities.
• Assists with an individual child's particular needs when called upon to do so.
• Performs clerical duties for assigned teacher.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal may assign from time to time.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

48 college hours / Associate's degree

Oklahoma Tier II Paraprofessional Certification

Paraprofessional training provided by the district

CPR Certification

WorkKeys tests within 60 days

Job description

Independence Intermediate School in Yukon, OK seeks a PARAEDUCATOR to support specialized classrooms under LEAP, RISE, LIFE and ABLE programs. Duties include assisting teachers, supervising students, and providing direct instructional support as part of a collaborative team.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus district paraprofessional training, CPR certification, and Oklahoma Tier II certification.