Paraprofessional - Tier I

About the role

Provides support to lead teacher and gives assistance to students with individual physical, social, academic and other needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists with individualized student instruction using lessons developed by the teacher.
• Assists with supplementary work for students and supervising independent study.
• Reinforces lessons with small groups of students.
• Provides assistance with individualized written and oral materials.
• Assists the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior.
• Implements positive behavioral management strategies as directed by the teacher.
• Assists with preparation of materials for use in specific instructional programs.
• Accompanies students from the classroom to resource rooms and other programs.
• Monitors students in the cafeteria and playground settings.
• Operates audiovisual and office equipment.
• Assists students with adaptive behavior skills, including personal and hygienic care.
• Sets up and maintains special classroom equipment and learning centers.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Alerts the teacher to the special needs of individual children.
• Assists students with transition activities.
• Follows legal and ethical standards of confidentiality of information.
• Develops cooperative and functional relationships with district staff; maintains consistent and punctual attendance; ensures job responsibilities are met competently and within established deadlines.
• Assists with special projects.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the administrator.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate Degree or higher OR 48 hours of college credit OR passed the ParaPro (paraprofessional test) OR passed the OGET (Oklahoma General Education Test) OR passed the WorkKey.
• One year of experience in a closely related field preferred.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of disabilities.
• Computer literate; excellent written and oral communication ability.
• Strong knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and laws applicable to education and special education.
• Ability to follow all district policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, displaying initiative and enthusiasm for tasks.
• Strong communication skills, orally and in writing, with faculty, staff, team members, and administrators.
• Ability to work without supervision and as a team player.
• Ability to document records accurately.
• Ability to manage confidential information respectfully.
• Ability to listen effectively.
• Maintain CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification.
• Complete 6 hours of continuing education for paraprofessionals annually.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English.
• Ability to perform basic math functions such as addition and subtraction.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, talk, or hear.
• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasionally lift or carry 45 pounds or more.
• Frequently walk the hallways the length of the school.

Work Environment

• The work environment can, at times, be very stressful but is usually calm.
• Many interruptions in routine due to student behavior or making accommodations.
• Must have own transportation to sites.

Schedule

Full-time, 176 days per year.

Pay

Salary follows the Paraprofessional I schedule.