Special Education Paraprofessional II — Student Support & Inclusion

Vinita Independent School District 65; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinita Independent School District 65 is seeking a paraprofessional to support students with special needs under the supervision of the special education team. The role involves implementing IEP-based activities, assisting with mainstreaming, and ensuring student health and safety through hygiene-related tasks.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, complete para-professional training, maintain paraprofessional status with annual in-service hours, and hold current CPR/First Aid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability and desire to work with children with specific challenges.
• Must have completed para-professional training conducted by the State Department of Education.
• Must maintain a paraprofessional status by participating in at least six hours of in-service training per year.
• Must keep CPR and First Aid Training current.
• Record of good attendance on the job.
• Clear criminal history record.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities developed to support the objectives of the IEP under the supervision of the special education teacher and related service providers.
• Facilitate mainstreaming activities.
• Perform needed hygiene/health related activities to ensure the health and safety of the student (i.e. changing diapers, assisting with toileting, showering, dressing, feeding, catheterizing, suctioning, positioning, etc.)
• Assist with transportation to ensure students safely enter and exit the school facility and are safely transported during community based activities and class functions.
• Perform other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be required to accomplish essential job functions and directed by the appropriate supervisor's.

Skills

Special needs support

CPR & First Aid

Student care

Education

High school diploma

Para-professional training

Job description

Vinita Independent School District 65 is seeking a paraprofessional to support students with special needs under the supervision of the special education team. The role involves implementing IEP-based activities, assisting with mainstreaming, and ensuring student health and safety through hygiene-related tasks.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, complete para-professional training, maintain paraprofessional status with annual in-service hours, and hold current CPR/First Aid