Special Education Paraprofessional — Student Support

Purcell Public Schools; Purcell (OK); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Purcell Public Schools is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to assist in the special education program, providing individual attention and enrichment support to students under the supervision of a special education teacher.

You will reinforce learning, support behavior plans, prepare materials, and help with transitions and daily routines while maintaining student confidentiality and collaborating with service providers. 171-day contract with 7.5 hours per day.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Meet requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act by completing at least 2 years of study (48 hrs.) at an institution of higher education, or hold an associate’s degree or higher, or obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through ACT WorkKeys or passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test with a passing score of 455, or passed the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test.
• Complete and maintain CPR and First Aid training.
• Satisfy district health and citizenship requirements.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be found appropriate by the Board of Education.

Responsabilidades

• Under the supervision of the special education teacher, works with individuals and/or small groups to reinforce expectations and learning.
• Assists the teacher and supports behavior intervention plans, if applicable.
• Modifies materials and assists in preparing and maintaining classroom for teaching and learning.
• Adheres to schedule, assisting students with transitions (lunch, bathroom, specials, nurse clinic).
• Assists in lifting students as instructed for safety from chair to/from changing table and/or toilet.
• Assists students with toileting needs as appropriate.
• Collaborates with service providers PT, OT, SLP, vision and/or orientation specialists to meet the physical and training needs of students.
• Assists in tasks or student support requested by the teacher or principal.
• Maintains student records with confidentiality and tracks progress in academics or behavior.
• Completes Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Training or other State-approved LEA training.
• Completes Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens Training yearly.
• Participates in professional development as required.
• Demonstrates care for students through cooperation and willingness to learn.

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

2 years of college / 48 hrs.

Associate’s degree or higher

National Career Readiness Certificate (ACT WorkKeys) or Paraprofessional Assessment Test (Passing Score 455)

Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test

Descripción del empleo

Purcell Public Schools is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to assist in the special education program, providing individual attention and enrichment support to students under the supervision of a special education teacher.

You will reinforce learning, support behavior plans, prepare materials, and help with transitions and daily routines while maintaining student confidentiality and collaborating with service providers. 171-day contract with 7.5 hours per day.