Support: Special Education Paraprofessional

Young World Physical Education; Glenpool (OK); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Young World Physical Education in Glenpool, OK, is looking for a compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional to assist teachers in direct and indirect instruction of diverse students.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, pass the Parapro test, and display effective communication skills while maintaining an orderly school environment. Full-time role with an immediate start date.

Qualifikationen

• Must pass the Parapro test.
• Ability to work with disabilities is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Assists teacher/students in direct and indirect instruction.
• Maintains classroom organization and keeps records.
• Instructs small groups of students when teacher is unavailable.

Kenntnisse

Child care experience

Effective communication

Ability to develop relationships

Ausbildung

HS diploma or GED

College hours preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

Reports to: Site Administrator

FLSA Designation: Non-exempt

Calendar: 9 or 10 month

Levels: 1, 2 or 3 (depending upon classroom assignment and/or experience)

Summary: Assists teachers with direct and indirect instruction of students. It requires flexibility in working with a diverse group of students and the willingness to learn techniques necessary to meet their special needs. The paraprofessional serves as a positive role model and assists with maintaining an orderly, safe school environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists teacher/students in direct and indirect instruction
• Prepares and organizes materials used for instruction
• Supports building level discipline plans
• Maintains classroom including preparing bulletin boards
• Keeps records, writes lessons on board, corrects students’ work
• Loads/unloads wheelchair bound students on bus
• Manages and instructs small groups of students when teacher is not available
• Instructs and demonstrates use of equipment related to students
• Participates in physical activities which are a part of the students’ basic program
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity with students and their program
• Serves as a positive role model
• Assists with maintaining an orderly, safe school environment
• Treats all students with dignity and respect
• Works well with both supervisors and other members of the team
• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or administrator

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assist in supervision of students

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/Or Experience

HS diploma or GED, college hours preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must pass the Parapro test

Other Skills and Abilities

Previous work in child care. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may be required to lift, move up to 50 pounds, and/or transfer a student from wheelchair to a chair/changing table/mat/toilet and back, etc. The employee must be able to push items such as pushing children in a wheelchair or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. In addition, the employee may be required to perform duties such as toileting; diapering/changing; feeding; repositioning.

Work Environment

The employee is continuously responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students. The noise level in this environment is usually loud at a standard acceptable level for this environment.

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Details

• Job ID: 5780196
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Contact Information

• Jamie Litchfield , Director of Special Services
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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