Teacher Assistant-Special Education Paraprofessional

9 months - 7 hours per dayEmployees of this District that would like to be considered for this position MUST complete an internal on-line application.

This job posting will be posted for a minimum of (5) five days as per the support negotiated agreement. Materials will be accepted until a suitable applicant is found. During the last two weeks in July and the month of August, this job posting will be posted for a minimum of (2) two days as per the support negotiated agreement. Outside applicants will be considered at the discretion of the Director or the Administrator and/or their committee. EOE.

JOB TITLE: Teacher Assistant - Special Education ParaprofessionalQUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have one of the following:
• 48 College Credit Hours
• Associate Degree
• Passed OGET Test
• Passed PARAPRO Test (for information please call Kasey Brenneis 580-255-0686)(you may apply without and will have the opportunity to pass PARAPRO Test after job offer)
• Obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through successful completion of the ACT WorkKeys assessment

• Paraprofessional Training.
• Must pass a National Criminal History Record Check.
• State Department of Education requirements.
• Demonstrates aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward a school environment.

JOB GOAL: To help provide a smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.REPORTS TO: Teacher, Building AdministratorPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare for classroom activities under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Performs clerical duties for assigned teachers.
• Conducts learning exercises with small groups of children.
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary. (Accompany student/students off campus (on bus), to physical therapy, to P.E. Class, help on and off the bus).
• Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as feeding, toilet (which may include diapering), clothing routines, physical therapy, and with all basic needs.
• Fosters good eating habits and table manners in children.
• Assists the teacher in duplication of needed materials.
• Grades papers, helps with records when called upon to do so.
• Assists with an individual child's particular needs when called upon to do so.
• Works with students on an individual basis.
• Guides students in their participation in school and community activities.
• Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality.
• Performs other related tasks as directed by the teacher and/or building administrator may assign from time to time.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to the public and other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to cooperate in a team effort with other employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty five (25) pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Students can be severe to moderately low functioning.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be determined by current contract.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support personnel.