2026-27 Title I Paraprofessional (Tier 1)

Salary Schedule: BB | Department: Secondary Instruction | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt | Safety-Sensitive: Yes

About the Role

To assist and provide support to the lead teacher in charge of the classroom. Duties include reinforcing lessons by tutoring individuals or small groups of students, assisting in creating and carrying out lesson plans, and aiding in maintaining a safe and appropriate classroom environment in order that students may learn effectively.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Have obtained an associate's degree (or higher); or have taken and passed the WorkKeys Test, Parapro/Praxis ParaPathways Test, the Oklahoma General Education Test, or completed 48 hours of collegiate studies at an accredited university (required for employment)
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorly

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment
• Conduct learning activities with both large and small groups of children
• Communicate with and work cohesively with the classroom teacher to ensure a safe and productive learning environment
• Assist with the supervision of children during instructional periods
• Oversee students during non-instructional times including transitions, lunch and recess, arrival and dismissal, and on field trips
• Ensure the classroom environment is safe and clean
• Assist with technology-related instructional programs
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to recognize the issues students are facing and recommend solutions
• Develop a positive rapport with students
• Additional duties that may be assigned by immediate supervisor or above

Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to compose and write grammatically correct correspondence and memos
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, schedule form, or blueprint form

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to sit
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to or more than 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to or more than 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly exposed to fume or airborne particles
• Frequently works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts, extreme cold (including outdoors), extreme heat (including direct sunlight), risk of electrical shock, and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment will vary from somewhat loud to extremely loud
• In the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation requiring the closing of school and/or office buildings, a different work location may be necessary to ensure continuity of services. Eligibility for a varied work location will be determined by the superintendent of schools

Supervisory Responsibilities

Employee may occasionally be required to supervise a varying number of employees in the overall direction, coordination, and completion of tasks as assigned.