Special Education Paraprofessional - Learning Center

Oakland Schools; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Community Schools seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional for the Learning Center to support instructional activities and testing accommodations for students.

The role involves administering IEP testing accommodations, maintaining secure materials, and tracking progress. You will assist teachers with data collection and supervise students across various settings, contributing to a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma required.
• Associate degree or equivalent preferred; Title I buildings require highly qualified status.

Responsibilities

• Administer designated IEP testing accommodations (e.g., read-alouds, alternate environments).
• Keep testing materials secure before, during, and after administration.
• Monitor student progress using accurate tracking logs of accommodations, dates, and participation.
• Assist special education teachers and case managers with record-keeping and data collection for IEP goals and accommodations.
• Supervise students before, during, and after school as directed by building administrators.
• Support teachers by working with individual students or small groups to reinforce material and skills.
• Assist in devising strategies tailored to individual students’ needs, interests, and abilities.
• Serve as information resource for substitute teachers when regular staff are absent.
• Participate in in-service training programs related to special education.
• Aid students needing assistance with self-care tasks, including toileting and health-related duties with proper training.
• Demonstrate flexibility in interactions with students, teachers, and administrators.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward students and staff, and understand each student’s disability respectfully.
• Maintain regular and predictable in-person attendance.
• Support the vision and mission of Oxford Community Schools.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Special Education or Building Principal.

Skills

Student support

Instruction aid

Testing accommodations

Record-keeping

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

High school diploma

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - Learning Center JobID: 18987

Primary Function:

To provide instructional, technical, and supervisory support to staff and students in the building. This position is primarily responsible for administering testing accommodations.

Associates degree or equivalent preferred (highly qualified status required for Title I buildings), minimum high school diploma.

Ability to effectively relate with students, staff, and parents.

• Ability to assist with the instruction of students.

Ability to lift and manoeuvre 50 pounds, unaided.

Meet requirements set forth in applicable state and federal laws.

Ability to manage students in individual, small group, and whole group situations.

• Must exhibit a pleasant personality and positive attitude toward working with students, administration, staff, and community members.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Administer designated IEP testing accommodations for qualified students (e.g., test read-alouds, alternate testing environments).
• Ensure testing materials are kept secure before, during, and after administration.
• Monitor student progress by maintaining accurate, up-to-date tracking logs documenting student accommodation usage, testing dates, and participation.
• Assist special education teachers and case managers with record-keeping and data collection related to IEP goals and accommodations.
• Supervise and monitor students relating to before, during and after school activities as directed by the building administrator(s).
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills assigned by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Serve as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Participate in job related in-service training programs.
• Aid students needing assistance in self-care, including toileting, intermittent catheterization, and other health care duties, as required and with proper training.
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible when working with students, teachers, and administrators.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the student's disability and display a positive attitude toward his/her capabilities and to the student as an individual.
• Maintain regular and predictable in-person attendance.
• Support the vision and mission of Oxford Community Schools.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Special Education or Building Principal.

Postings current as of 11/13/2026 10:50:43 AM CST.