26-27 Adams Special Education Paraprofessional

About the role

The Special Education Paraprofessional assists with instruction and activities for individuals or groups, supervises students, prepares instructional materials, and performs various administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in instructional settings, off-campus activities, and during non-instructional activities such as recess, assemblies, emergency drills, lunch periods, etc.
• Serve as the main point of contact for substitute teachers.
• Assist teachers with student behavior management strategies and respond appropriately to students when necessary.
• Alert the teacher to special needs of students.
• May assist students with external feedings (e.g., feeding tubes) or with personal care (e.g., toiletry needs, catheterization, diaper changes).
• Assist students with boarding and exiting transportation or supervise students prior to or after exiting transportation on school grounds.
• Perform housekeeping duties within the classroom to ensure it remains neat and clean.
• Prepare snacks for students as required.
• Operate photocopiers, laminators, duplicators, and computers as needed.
• Aid teachers with obtaining supplies for scheduled activities.
• Aid teachers with compiling and sending home students' work, including weekly letters to parents as required.

Requirements

• Meets Tier 1 Paraprofessional Requirements.
• Previous work or volunteer experience with children, teenagers, and/or clerical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• College hours are helpful in meeting Tier 1 Paraprofessional Requirements.

Skills

• Good customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to comply with safety guidelines and policies.
• Creativity, initiative, and effective problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Norman Public Schools personnel will provide detailed instructions during the employee processing phase regarding the certification process and fees.

Pay

Salary Schedule: Teacher's Assistant

Schedule

Contract: 175 days