Special Education Paraprofessional - IEP & Classroom Support

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

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.