Teacher Assistant (Paraprofessional)-Pratt Elementary 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Sand Springs (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sand Springs Public Schools Pratt Elementary in Sand Springs, OK, seeks a Teacher Assistant (Paraprofessional) for the 2026-2027 school year. Location: Pratt Elementary.

180 contractual days, 7 hours daily, nonexempt status, reports to the assigned teacher and building principal. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with additional paraprofessional credentials; CPR/First Aid; and OSDE CPI certification.

Qualifications

• 48 hours college credit OR passing paraprofessional test.
• High school diploma or GED plus options A–D.
• CPR and First Aid certification; OSDE CPI credential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students during transportation and assist with boarding/alighting.
• Assist during meals and supervise classroom activities.
• Provide one-on-one or small-group instructional support to meet IEP goals.
• Assist with instruction, classroom routines, and materials preparation.
• Attend IEP meetings and communicate progress to teachers.

Skills

Paraprofessional training

CPR and First Aid

National Criminal History Check

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree (AA)

48 college credit hours

OGET Test

Parapro/WorkKeys Assessment

Oklahoma Title I Paraprofessional Credential

Job description

Teacher Assistant (Paraprofessional) - Pratt Elementary 2026-2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5883277

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

Position for the 2026-2027 School Year

Position: Teacher Assistant (Paraprofessional)

Location: Pratt Elementary

Supervisor: Site Principal Laura Hamilton

Contractual days: 180 days

Hours: 7 hours daily

Reports to: Assigned Teacher, Building Principal

Supervises: N/A

Status: Nonexempt

Evaluation: Annually by the Supervising Teacher and Site Principal

Qualifications

48 Hours College Credit OR Passing Score on Paraprofessional Test, High School Diploma or Equivalent Completion of Paraprofessional Training Required by the OSDE CPI Certificate CPR and First Aid Certificate, Obtain a Tiered Certification Certificate as specified by the OSDE. Pass the National Criminal History Check qualifications with the OSDE/OSBI.

Have a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) diploma, PLUS:

• Option A:

  Hold an associate’s degree (or higher)

  OR

• Option B:

  Complete at least two years (48 credit hours) of study at an institution of higher education.

  OR

• Option C:

  Pass the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test. (See Office of Educational Quality and Accountability for testing.)

  OR

• Option D:

  Pass a Parapro or WorkKeys Assessment

• Pass an Oklahoma Criminal Background Check
• • Application for Oklahoma Title I Paraprofessional Credential
  • $10 processing fee (check, cashier’s check, or money order) made payable to the Oklahoma State Department of Education (will be required if hired for this position)

Job Goal

Provides adult support to small groups of students or one-on-one with an individual student to assist the student in unique educational goals.

Physical Demands

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA - it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements

Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulder, and horizontally; repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to students; lift/move up to 75 pounds.

Occasional Requirements

Lift/move up to 75 pounds

Visual Requirements

Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements

Adequate to exchange information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Note: These duties vary based on the individual student's needs and individualized education plans.

Typical duties may include:

• Monitors students on district-provided transportation and assists students in getting on or off buses and vans.
• Accompanies students during meals and assists students with getting and eating meals and cleaning up after meals.
• Accompanies students to classes or therapy services, monitors behavior (intervening as needed), and assists with classwork.
• Assists students with motor, balance, social, and life skills.
• Possibly assists students with personal care, including dressing, toileting, and diapering.
• Monitors students during nap times.
• Cleans and maintains an efficient work area.
• Assists with instruction, errands, and copies related to the assigned student(s).
• Attends IEP and other meetings and training as requested.
• Alerts the assigned teacher of concerns related to the student.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Complies with all federal, state, and local board policies and procedures.
• Utilizes professional behavior in all school-related interactions.
• Assists the teacher in monitoring students’ progress toward academic and behavioral IEP goals.
• Reinforces learning in small groups or with an individual student while the teacher works with other students.
• Assists the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior.
• Assists the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management.
• Provides one-on-one tutoring if scheduled when a student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher.
• Scores objective tests and papers and maintains appropriate records for teachers.
• Carries out instructional programs designed by the teacher.
• Works with the teacher to develop classroom schedules.
• Operates and maintains classroom equipment.
• Takes over a class for a short period.
• Supervises children in the hallway, lunchroom, and playground.
• Assists students with toileting needs or changing.
• Implements and enforces behavior intervention plans for individual students.
• Performs all other tasks as the supervisor may assign.

DISCLAIMER:

Requirements represent minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sand Springs Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Morgan Douglas, Principal
• Pratt Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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