Special Education Paraprofessional

Piedmont Elementary; Piedmont (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Public Schools – Piedmont Elementary in Oklahoma is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional. The role supports the classroom teacher, assists with IEPs, and helps students access lesson materials and activities. Immediate starting date with standard district calendars.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and Paraprofessional Certification (OSDE). Responsibilities include personal care, safety, and collaboration with teachers and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Paraprofessional Certification (OSDE) required.

Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with the classroom teacher in the implementation of the instructional program.
• Helps children achieve success and develop positive feelings about themselves and school.
• Serves as a model in developing children's language and behavior.
• Assists the certified teacher(s) or related service personnel in implementing the student(s) IEP.
• Prepares for instruction by collecting and/or creating resource materials and teaching aids.
• Assists in the personal care of the child/children.
• Ensures the safety of the child/children.
• Provides supports for physical, health or behavioral concerns to enable access to education.
• Uses assistive technology if needed by the student(s).
• Supervises activities during the contract day (playground, drills, lunch, trips, etc.).
• Maintains professional competence and cooperative relationships with staff and administrators.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with policies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED Diploma

Paraprofessional Certification (OSDE)

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5982884

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Diploma, Paraprofessional Certification (OSDE)

Reports to: Assigned Teacher, Principal, and/ or Assistant Principal

Performance Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with the classroom teacher in the implementation of the instructional program.
• Works to help children achieve success and develop positive feelings about themselves and school.
• Serves as model in developing children's language and behavior.
• Assists the certified teacher(s) or related service personnel in implementing the student(s) IEP.
• Assists in preparing for instruction (collecting and/or creating resource materials, manipulatives, visual and other teaching aids).
• Assists in the personal care of the child/children.
• Ensures the safety of the child/children.
• Provides supports necessary because of physical, health or behavioral concerns to enable a child to access the educational program.
• Uses assistive technology if needed by the student(s).
• Assists in supervising such activities as playground, fire drills, lunchroom, field trips, car riders, bus loading and individual or small group activities, snack, toilet and clothing routines and any duties needed during the contract day.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Maintains professional and cooperative relationships with teachers, colleagues, patrons, students, and administrators.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Abides by all district, state and federal laws, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Supervisor.

Terms of Employment

Number of calendar days and compensation based on approved compensation schedule and employee work calendars

Evaluation

Evaluation by Principal or Assistant Principal in accordance with BOE policy

Physical Demands

• Ability to routinely and continually bend, squat, stand, walk, or climb stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, support up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to do outside duties in inclement weather.
• Ability to support and stabilize students with physical disabilities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Tyler Bodell , Principal
• Piedmont Elementary
• Email: [e-mail]