Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional

Assist in the implementation of the program designed to meet the specific goals and objectives for each student, through the provision of individual attention, additional and/or enrichment instruction.

Under the supervision of the special education teacher, works with individuals and/or small groups of students to reinforce expectations and learning introduced by the teacher.

Assists the teacher and supports behavior intervention plans, if applicable.

Modifies materials and assists in preparing and maintaining classrooms for teaching and learning.

Adheres to schedule, assisting students with transitions as appropriate, i.e. lunch, bathroom, specials and nurse clinic.

Assists in lifting students as instructed for safety from chair to and from changing table and/or toilet.

Assists students with toileting needs as appropriate.

Collaborates with service providers PT, OT, SLP, vision and/or orientation specialists to assist with meeting the physical and training needs of students.

Assists in tasks or student support requested by teacher or principal.

Assists in maintaining student records, i.e., confidentiality, charting progress with academics or behavior.

Complete the Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Training or other State approved Local Education Agency (LEA) training.

Complete training in Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens Training yearly.

Participates in professional development and other training programs, as required.

Demonstrates care and concern for students through cooperation and willingness to learn.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms: Nine (9) month classified hourly contract

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation

Physical Demands: Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 50 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.