26-27 McKinley Special Education Paraprofessional

About the role

This position serves as a paraprofessional in Norman Public Schools, supporting instruction and activities for individuals or groups as assigned by the teacher.

Responsibilities

• Absorb and adapt instructional materials and teaching aids as directed.
• Assist students with assignments and help set up or operate instructional equipment.
• Serve as the main point of contact for substitute teachers.
• Assist teachers with student behavior management and respond appropriately to student needs.
• Alert the teacher to any special needs of students.
• Provide assistance with external feedings (e.g., feeding tubes) or personal care (e.g., toileting, catheterization, diaper changes) as needed.
• Assist students with boarding or exiting transportation and supervise before or after transport as needed.
• Perform light housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe classroom environment (e.g., washing dishes, disinfecting surfaces, defrosting freezers).
• Prepare snacks for students as required.
• Ride afternoon bus routes to supervise student behavior when assigned.
• Operate photocopiers, laminators, duplicators, and computers.
• Aid in obtaining classroom supplies.
• Aid in compiling and sending home student work or weekly parent communications.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (minimum of 48 hours of college coursework); or Obtained an associate's degree (or higher); or Taken and passed the WorkKeys, ParaPro, or 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 employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College hours are preferred and may assist in meeting Tier 1 Paraprofessional Requirements.
• Previous work or volunteer experience with children, teenagers, or clerical duties preferred.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills to provide support and handle issues effectively.
• Ability to comply with all safety policies and procedures to reduce the risk of accidents or injuries.
• Commitment to maintaining professional attendance, dress standards, and work habits.
• Demonstrated creativity, initiative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment, and independent decision-making within job responsibilities.