Special Education Paraprofessional

Coweta School District I-17; Coweta (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Oklahoma Teachers Retirement

Job summary

Coweta School District I-17 is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year at Donald P. Sloat Junior High School. This role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to assist teachers while catering to individual student needs.

Successful candidates will demonstrate creativity, effective problem-solving skills, and strong communication abilities. Benefits include medical, dental, and retirement options. Join us in making a difference in the lives of students!

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use hands for repetitive actions.
• Strong auditory and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with individual student needs.
• Prepare classroom materials and support in-class tutoring.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Effective problem solving

Creativity

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paraprofessional Certification (can be obtained after hiring)

Job description

• Position Type: Teaching Assistant/ Special Education Teaching Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/4/2026
• Location: Donald P. Sloat Junior High School

COWETA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2026 – 2027 SCHOOL YEAR

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Special Education Teacher Assistant at Junior High

Job Description

High school diploma or GED. Creativity and effective problem solving are important to working with a team to make operation run smoothly and efficiently.

Job requires occasional bending/stooping/squatting/crouching/kneeling, climbing, reaching above the shoulder and pushing/pulling. Job requires occasional carrying/lifting up to 50 pounds. Job requires employee to use both hands for repetitive actions involving simple/firm grasping and fine manipulation. Employee must possess hearing and speaking abilities to monitor equipment and communicate with employees, students, and parents. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.

Paraprofessional Certification Required

Coweta Public Schools can help hired applicant obtain this certification.

Contract

175 days, 7 hours per day. Contracted days will be pro‑rated to remaining contracted days for the current school year.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and other policies available. This position is eligible to participate in Oklahoma Teachers Retirement.

Reports To

Building Principal

Evaluated By

Building Principal

Supervises

Does not supervise

Essential Job Functions

• Assignments will vary throughout the district. Teacher assistants may be assigned to an individual teacher or to a variety of teachers.
• Assist teachers by providing for individual student needs.
• Assist teachers as needed, especially with in‑classroom tutoring and preparation of classroom materials, inventories and all reports as required.
• Serve on duty schedule as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Superintendent.