Special Education Paraprofessional Tier 2-Secondary

Young World Physical Education; Skiatook (OK); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health benefits

On-site daycare

Job summary

A local educational institution in Skiatook, Oklahoma is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional for grades 6-12. The role includes assisting students with physical needs and record-keeping. Applicants need an Associate Degree or equivalent college credits. The position is full-time with a salary ranging from $13 to $18 per hour. Additional perks include health benefits and a stipend for Tier 2 paraprofessionals. Interested candidates should contact the Special Services Director via email for applications.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Associate Degree or 48 hours of college credit.
• Must be able to lift and assist students as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical life functions.
• Supervise students outside the classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

Skills

Record keeping skills

Communication abilities

Physical strength

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent college credit

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional Tier 2-Secondary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5071959

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Skiatook Public Schools is accepting applications for a Special Education Paraprofessional for the Secondary level grades 6-12 for the 2026-27 school year.

QUALIFICATIONS: An Associate Degree or 48 Hours of passing College Credit or have passed the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET), ParaPro Test or WorkKeys Test. MUST PROVIDE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION.

Employee must be able to walk for 7 hours. Job requires occasional bending/stooping/squatting/crouching/kneeling, climbing, reaching above the shoulder and pushing/pulling. Job requires occasional carrying/lifting up to 50 pounds.

Job requires employee to use both hands for repetitive actions involving simple/firm grasping and fine manipulation.

Employee must possess record keeping skills and hearing and speaking abilities to monitor equipment and communicate with employees, students, and parents.

The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.

CONTRACT: Days school is in session

WORKING HOURS: 7.5 daily

REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher/Principal

EVALUATED BY: Principal

SUPERVISES: Students

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists student with physical basic life functions.
• May be required to lift and position student during the day.
• May have to assist student with special feeding or tube feeding and provide hands-on personal care.
• Supervises students outside of the classroom.
• May require lifting student in and out of wheelchair, occasional riding of the bus from school to home in absence of the regular bus assistant.
• Assists in basic record keeping and/or journaling and assists in carrying out the approved behavior plan.
• With training, carries out the basic functions of routine care presented in Individual Health Plans.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully-licensed teachers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skiatook Public Schools offers competitive pay and benefits including paid holidays and health benefits. Starting salary will be based on applicant qualifications and/or work history.

The district also provides on-site daycare for staff members.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the passing a felony criminal background check and approval by the Board of Education.

Tier 2 paraprofessionals receive a stipend of $500 per year above their base pay.

Any applicant interested in taking the WorkKeys assessment to meet the state requirements may schedule testing by contacting Tiffany Thacker, Human resources, [e-mail]. The cost of the test is $50.

Please email Wendy Joice, Special Services Director, [e-mail] if you are interested in applying for this position.

It is the policy of Skiatook Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13 to $18 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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