26-27 Madison Special Education Paraprofessional

Tier 1 (Title 1) Paraprofessional Requirements

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (at least 48 hours of college coursework).
• Obtained an associate's degree (or higher).
• Taken and passed the WorkKeys test, ParaPro test, or the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET).
• Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Certificate or a willingness to complete the Tier 2 (Special Education) Paraprofessional Requirements and obtain the Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Certificate within 120 days of your employment start date.

Tier 2 (Special Education) Paraprofessional Requirements

• Complete the Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Training at a Career Tech Center, State-approved LEA training, or training modules in PEPPER.
• Complete and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Complete training in Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Complete an additional 6 hours of professional development in Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens each school year after initial certification.

Education

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

Training/Experience Required

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

Essential Job Functions

• Aid with instruction and activities for individuals or groups as assigned by the teacher.
• Serve as the main point of contact for substitute teachers.
• Aware of special needs of students and alert the teacher to them.
• May assist students with external feedings or with personal care.
• 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.
• Assist teachers with obtaining supplies for scheduled activities.
• Assist teachers with compiling and sending home students' work, including weekly letters to parents as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Good customer service and interpersonal skills to handle problems and provide information and assistance as needed.
• Ability to comply with safety guidelines and policies to ensure safety and reduce accidents or injury to staff and students.
• Adhere to school dress standards, proper attendance/leave policies, and work habits.
• Creativity, initiative, and effective problem-solving skills are essential to success in this role.
• Ability to exercise discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment in completing tasks, given the complexity of the job.