26-27 Longfellow Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

 

Application Notice:
When applying for this position, please note that if you are recommended for hire, you will be required to apply for Tier 1 certification prior to the start of employment. The certification fee is $12.00 and is paid directly to the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Norman Public Schools personnel will provide detailed instructions during the employee processing phase.

 

 

 

Credentials

 

Tier 1 (Title I) Paraprofessional Requirements
(Applicant must meet at least one of the following):

 

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (minimum of 48 hours of college coursework); or

• Obtained an associate’s degree (or higher); or

• Taken and passed the WorkKeys, ParaPro, or Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET).

 

Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Certificate — or a willingness to complete the Tier 2 (Special Education) Paraprofessional Requirements and obtain the Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Certificate within 120 days of employment.

 

Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination.

 

 

 

Tier 2 (Special Education) Paraprofessional Requirements

 

(All of the following must be completed to obtain and maintain certification):

 

• Complete the Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Training at a Career Tech Center, state-approved LEA training, or training modules in PEPPER.

• Complete and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.

• Complete training in Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens.

• Complete an additional six (6) hours of professional development in Universal Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens each school year following initial certification.

 

 

 

Education

 

• High school diploma or GED required.

• College hours are preferred and may assist in meeting Tier 1 Paraprofessional Requirements.

 

 

 

Training/Experience Required

 

• Must meet Tier 1 Paraprofessional Requirements.

• Previous work or volunteer experience with children, teenagers, or clerical duties preferred.

 

 

 

Reports to: Building Principal

 

Contract: 175 Days

 

Salary Schedule: Teacher’s Assistant

 

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt<