What are the responsibilities and job description for the District-Wide Special Education Paraprofessional position at Oklahoma City Public Schools?
- Identify and set up a quiet and private testing area that will accommodate the evaluation process.
- Organize required testing materials, equipment and technology necessary to conduct an evaluation.
- Follow proper protocol and procedures to ensure standardized test administration.
- Monitor the student during the evaluation process.
- Minimize environmental distractions during the evaluation process.
- Act as liaison for virtual evaluation staff to establish a schedule of the testing sessions, ensure that they have needed information promptly and inform them of issues that might affect the student’s availability.
- Maintains equipment and work area for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing a safe environment, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
- Maintain documents, files and records (both digital and hard copies) in accordance with confidentiality mandates.
- Perform general clerical tasks as needed.
- Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, appropriate and/or inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
- Prepares and maintains accurate records.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED required and one of the following:
- Tier 1 Completed at least 48 credit hours of college study
- Passed the OGET test
- Pass the Education Testing Service Parapro Assessment Test (passing score is 455)
- Workkeys Assessment (Passing score is 3 or better on all three parts).
- Tier 2 (Special Education)
In addition to Tier 1, a special education paraprofessional must complete the following requirements:- OSDE special education paraprofessional training through Pepper, career technology centers, or other state-approved training providers,
- Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid, maintaining current certification.
- Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens yearly training
- Six hours of professional development each year.
- Must obtain OSDE Paraprofessional Credential ($10 fee).
- Ability to operate standard office equipment including basic computer software applications.
- Performs basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
- Knowledge of child development stages and learning styles with age appropriate activities.
- Ability to schedule activities, gather data, and prioritize
- Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment.
- Strong problem solving skills with the ability to identify issues and create action plans.
- Ability to adapt, maintaining confidentiality, working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.
- communicating with diverse groups;
- Individual must be able to physically assist in the evacuation of the students in cases of emergency.
- Possession of a valid operator's driver's license and acceptable driving record as determined to meet district motor vehicle insurance coverage requirements.
- Reliable transportation
- Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
- Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
- Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
- Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds.
- Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
- May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes. stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.
- Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate controlled environment.
JobID: 16505
Position Type:
Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant
Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant
Date Posted:
11/8/2024
11/8/2024
Location:
Special Services
Special Services
District-Wide Special Education Paraprofessional
Position Summary:
Provides support to the evaluation staff who are conducting virtual individual psychoeducational evaluations with students who may have a disability which would necessitate special education services.
Essential Duties:
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):
*Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education at a 2:1 ratio. Therefore for every 1 year of college lacking, 2 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted.
Physical/Mental Requirements:
Work Environment:
FSLA Status: Non Exempt
Compensation: 103
Work Days: 181
FTE: 100
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.
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