26-27 Truman Primary Kdg Classroom Paraprofessional- Spanish Language Academy

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of study at an institution of higher education (at least 48 hours of college coursework).
• 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 willingness to complete Tier 2 requirements within 120 days of employment.

Training/Experience Required

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

Essential Job Functions

• Aid in instruction and activities as assigned by the teacher.
• 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.
• Aid 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.
• May ride the afternoon bus route to supervise student behavior on the bus.
• 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.

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.