Special Education Paraprofessional

Washington Administrative Center; Sapulpa (OK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapulpa Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to provide direct and indirect instruction and supervision for students with disabilities. The role requires collaboration with teachers and specialists and adherence to school schedules and confidentiality.

The position includes assisting with materials, classroom upkeep, and supporting students during transitions, meals, and toilet routines. A valid diploma or higher education and required trainings are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (must provide documentation).
• Associate Degree or higher or 48 credit hours of higher education or pass a ParaPro test or ACT WorkKeys (must have one completed prior to being hired and provide documentation).
• OSDE Paraprofessional Certificate Preferred.
• Must be completed within the first 120 calendar days of employment (district provides training): 24 hour SDEParaprofessional training or SDE approved equivalent, CPR and First Aid Training, Universal Precautions Training (Bloodborne Pathogens).

Responsibilities

• Direct and indirect instruction and supervision of students.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, adhere to school schedules, refer questions to the teacher/principal.
• Respect, support and implement the classroom teacher's philosophy in all environments at site.
• Assist teacher with preparation of materials and classroom cleaning protocols.
• Assist in lifting students as instructed for safety from chair to changing table and/or toilet.
• Collaborates with service providers PT, OT, SLP, vision and/or orientation specialists to assist with meeting student needs.
• Attend staffing and IEP meetings at the request of the team.
• Supervise non-instructional activities.
• Clerical tasks - charting, data collecting, record-keeping, etc.
• Maintain 6 hours of professional development yearly; CPR/First Aid certification.
• Attend staff meetings and assist with special events as requested.
• Assist with student needs listed on IEP; perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree or higher or 48 credit hours or pass Parapro test or ACT WorkKeys

OSDE Paraprofessional Certificate Preferred

CPR and First Aid Training

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5981745

Application Deadline: Nov 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School Diploma(must provide documentation)
• Associate Degree or higheror 48 credit hours of higher educationor pass a ParaPro testor ACT WorkKeys(must have one completed prior to being hired and provide documentation)
• Valid driver's license may be required
• Must be able to bend, crouch, kneel, grasp, lift to 50 lbs, carry, push and pull to assist children with disabilities

OSDE Paraprofessional Certificate Preferred

Must be completed within the first 120 calendar days of employment (district provides training):

• 24 hour SDEParaprofessional training or SDE approved equivalent
• CPR and First Aid Training
• UniversalPrecautions Training (Bloodborne Pathogens)

Essential Job Functions :

• Direct and indirect instruction and supervision of students
• Maintain professionalism, i.e. confidentiality, adhere to school schedules, refer parents/other professionals/phone calls to the teacher/principal regarding any questions, clarifications other than routine matters
• Respect, support and implement the philosophy of the classroom teacher in all environments at site
• Assist teacher(s) with the preparation of materials and classroom cleaning protocols
• Adheres to schedule, assisting students with transitions as appropriate (lunch, bathroom, specials).
• Assists in lifting students as instructed for safety from chair to and from changing tableand/or toilet
• Assists student with diapering/toileting, feeding/tube feeding needs as appropriate
• Collaborates with service providers PT, OT, SLP, vision and/or orientation specialists to assist with meeting the physical and training needs of students
• Attend staffing and IEP meetings at the request of the team
• Supervise non-instructional activities
• Clerical tasks - charting, data collecting, record-keeping, etc.
• Maintain required 6 hours of professional development (yearly)-may includede-escalation training
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification
• Attend staff meetings as requested
• Assist with special events as requested
• Assist with student needs as listed on IEP
• Performsall other duties asassigned by a supervisor

Working Conditions :

Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Professional classroomenvironment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift, sit, stand, walk, climb stairs.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
• Some exposure to student behavior may be physical and confrontational.

Sapulpa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Johnny Bilby , Assistant Superintendent
• Washington Administrative Center
• Email: [e-mail]

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