2024 - 2025 School Year - School Paraprofessional Tier I and Tier II

Job Title: Paraprofessional Tier I and Tier II

Reports to: Superintendent

Employment Terms: 170 Contracted Days

Salary Schedule: Depending on experience

Send resume to machele@moseleyschool.com

Position Summary:

The Paraprofessional willsupport teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities in the classroom

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Supports teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities in the classroom (in-person) and community

· Provides small group and/or individualized instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with the student's IEP and the supervising teacher’s lesson plans

· Collects instructional and behavioral data for all objectives being taught to each student

· Communicates proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues

· Responds to emails and phone calls from staff, and teachers promptly

· Assists during standardized testing to support state and local testing processes and policies.

· Assists with the preparation of daily lesson plan materials and makes copies of materials for students

· When in a school-based learning environment, monitor students' movement throughout the building to other classrooms, learning areas, and cafeteria

· Assists students with classroom and cafeteria clean up to uphold a safe school environment

· Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient, and safe transition of students from one location to another

· Engages in professional learning opportunities in person

· Required to have prompt, regular attendance in person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular school hours

· Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative

· Basic knowledge of childhood growth and development

· Knowledge of school safety & security procedures

· Excellent writing and communication skills

· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Qualifications:

· CPR Certified and ability to perform basic first aid

· Good Attendance and Work Record

· Pass a background check

Minimum Requirements for Paraprofessional Certification:

Tier I Paraprofessional - Meet one of the following criteria

· Current Oklahoma Paraprofessional Certification - OR

· Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education ( no less than 48 hours of college coursework) - OR

· Earned an Associate’s Degree or higher – OR

· Take and pass an ACT WorkKeys Assessment scoring Bronze or higher

· Complete Paraprofessional Tier 1 training at an OSDE training provider

· Complete 6 hours of professional development each year to include Bloodborne Pathogens

· Pass a background check

Tier II Special Education Paraprofessional – Meet one of the following criteria

· Complete and hold a Tier 1 Paraprofessional Certification

· Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education ( no less than 48 hours of college coursework) - OR

· Earned an Associate’s Degree or higher – OR

· Take and pass an ACT WorkKeys Assessment scoring Bronze or higher

· Complete Paraprofessional Tier II Special ED training at an OSDE training provider

· Must be CPR Certified and have First Aid Training

· Complete 6 hours of professional development each year to include Bloodborne Pathogens

- Pass a background check

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

· Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job duties/responsibilities

• Have dexterity to operate office/instructional machines
• Ability to hear clearly and read body language, while reinforcing instructions in a calm, positive manner
• Requires bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling and lifting of up to 50 lbs

· May involve exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud

· May involve work in crowded environments

• Assists with toilet duties, hall monitor, class changes and recess with constant interruptions
• May be exposed to hitting, biting, kicking, and other physical resistance by students
• Must follow bloodborne pathogens protocols when handling bodily fluids and disinfecting equipment
• Must be able to supervise students inside the working classroom, outside of the classroom with limited supervision
• Must be able to communicate with students, staff, and parents
• Some exposure to environmental conditions during outside duty

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

Moseley Public School and the Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, religious belief, gender, or disability. Those applicants needing reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Superintendent’s Office.

In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations. Incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the Superintendent’s Office.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• West Siloam Springs, OK 74338 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Siloam Springs, OK 74338: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person