Special Education Paraprofessional / Early Childhood Education Center

Sand Springs Public Schools; Sand Springs (OK); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

5% stipend

Résumé du poste

Sand Springs Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 school year at the Sand Springs Early Childhood Education Center. The role involves one-on-one or small-group support to students, assisting the Special Education Teacher, attending IEP meetings, and maintaining confidentiality of student information.

Requirements include 48 college credits or paraprofessional exam, high school diploma or GED with additional OSDE certifications, CPR/First Aid, and

Qualifications

• Requires 48 hours of college credit or passing paraprofessional test.
• Requires high school diploma or GED plus additional options (associate degree, 48 credit hours, OGET test, or Praxis ParaProfessional).
• CPR and First Aid certification and OSDE background checks are required.

Responsabilités

• Assists the Special Education Teacher with instructional activities and interventions.
• Attends IEP meetings and other trainings as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and follows all laws and policies.
• Provides one-on-one or small-group support to students to meet individualized education plan goals.
• Scores tests and records progress as directed by teachers and administrators.
• Supervises students in hallways, lunchrooms, and playgrounds and assists with classroom tasks.

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Paraprofessional Training

CPR and First Aid Certification

OSDE Paraprofessional Credential/Prerequisites

Oklahoma Paraprofessional Credential/OSDE requirements

Description du poste

2025-2026 School Year

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional

Location: Sand Springs Early Childhood Education Center

1701 Park Road

Sand Springs, Oklahoma 74063

918-246-1570

sandites.org

Contract Days/Hours: 180 days/7 hours daily

Supervisor: Site Principal Lisa Banks

Reports to: Assigned Special Education Teacher, Building Principal, and Director of Special Services

Status: Non-Exempt

Stipend: An additional 5% stipend will be paid to the employee based on the yearly base salary

Qualifications:

48 Hours College Credit OR Passing Score on Paraprofessional Test High School Diploma or Equivalent Completion of Paraprofessional Training Required by the OSDE CPI Certificate CPR and First Aid Certificate, Obtain a Tiered Certification Certificate as specified by the OSDE. Pass the qualifications for a National Criminal History Check with the OSDE/OSBI.

Have a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) diploma, PLUS:

• Option A: Hold an associate’s degree (or higher) OR
• Option B: Complete at least two years (48 credit hours) of study at an institution of higher education. OR
• Option C: Pass the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test. (See Office of Educational Quality and Accountability for testing.) OR
• Option D: Pass the Praxis ParaProfessional Assessment Test (Passing score is 455)
• Pass an Oklahoma Criminal Background Check
• • Application for Oklahoma Title I Paraprofessional Credential
  • $10 processing fee (check, cashier’s check, or money order) made payable to the Oklahoma State Department of Education (will be required if hired for this position)
  • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS APPLY FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

Job Goal:

Provides adult support to small groups of students or one-on-one with an individual student to assist the student(s) in unique educational goals.

Classification:

Non-exempt

Evaluation:

Annually by Supervising Teacher and Site Principal

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements:

Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulder, and horizontally; repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to students; lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Occasional Requirements:

Lift/move up to 50 pounds

Visual Requirements:

Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements:

Adequate to exchange information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Note - these duties vary based upon the individual student needs and individualized education plans. Typically, this position calls for an individual to assist the Special Education Teacher in fulfilling academic needs through pull-out services to receive academic intervention and strengthen basic reading and mathematics skills.

• Assists with instruction, errands, and copies related to the assigned student(s).
• Cleans and maintains an efficient work area.
• Attends IEP and other meetings and training as requested.
• Alert the assigned teacher of concerns related to the student(s).
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and board policies and procedures.
• Utilizes professional behavior in all school-related interactions.
• Assists teacher in monitoring students’ progress toward academic and behavioral IEP goals.
• Reinforces learning in small groups or with an individual student while the teacher works with other students.
• Assists the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior.
• Assists the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management.
• Provides one-on-one tutoring if scheduled when a student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher.
• Scores objective tests and papers and maintains appropriate records for teachers.
• Carries out instructional programs designed by the teacher.
• Works with the teacher to develop classroom schedules.
• Operates and maintains classroom equipment.
• Supervises children in the hallway, lunchroom, and playground.
• Performs all other tasks as a supervisor may assign.

Other duties might include:

• Accompanies students to the cafeteria for meals, assists them with getting and eating meals, and cleans up after meals.
• Accompanies students to classes or therapy services, monitors behavior (intervening as needed), and assists with classwork.
• Assists students with motor, balance, social, and life skills.
• Assists students with personal care, including dressing, toileting, and diapering.

DISCLAIMER:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.