26-27 Norman North Bilingual TA

Tier 1 (Title I) Paraprofessional Requirements

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (minimum of 48 hours of college coursework)
• Obtained an associate's degree (or higher)
• Taken and passed the WorkKeys, ParaPro, or Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET)
• An Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Certificate is also required
• Willingness to complete the Tier 2 (Special Education) Paraprofessional Requirements and obtain the Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Certificate within 120 days of employment
• OSBI background check must be completed every five years to remain in compliance

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 six (6) hours of professional development in Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens each school year following initial certification

Education and Credentials

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; Must hold an associate degree or have 2 years of post secondary education, or be a high school graduate and pass a PARAPRO or OGET test
• All teacher assistants newly hired and working or at a site supported with Title funds must:
• Have an associate degree
• Have 2 years of post secondary education, or
• Be a high school graduate and pass the OGET test

Training and Experience

• Previous work with youth, and/or intercultural experiences, desirable

Essential Job Functions

• Participate in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning
• Congduct learning exercises with small groups of students
• Aid teachers with classroom activities
• Aid in maintaining neat, safe work areas
• Maintain records for evaluation of student's behavior and performance
• Provide escort and assistance to students as necessary
• Adhere to Board of Education Policy and assigned schedules
• Maintain confidentiality
• Interpret/translate for students and teachers and support family communication with the school
• Aid Limited English Proficient students with learning English and subject area concepts