Paraprofessional - Tier II

JOB TITLE:                     Paraprofessional - Tier II

DEPARTMENT:               Owasso Public Schools

REPORTS TO:                Principal

FLSA STATUS:               Non-exempt

CONTRACT STATUS:     Full-time / 176 days

SALARY SCHEDULE:    Paraprofessional II

APPROVED BY:             Charlene Duncan

APPROVED DATE:         4/8/24 

SUMMARY:  Provides support to lead teacher and gives assistance to students with individual physical, social, academic and other needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: these statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

1. Provide support to a child with a disability in the classroom, other educational settings (e.g., playground, hallway, restroom, nurse's office, gymnasium, other specified areas on a school campus, and transportation situations), or in community-based educational settings.
2. Assist teachers or other related service personnel in implementing the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
3. Assist in the personal care of the child (i.e. toileting, diaper changes, personal hygiene, restroom care, tube feedings, and catheterizations) and participate in specific trainings related to each medical procedure, as the need arises.
4. Ensures safety of the child.
5. Provides support necessary because of physical, health or behavioral concerns to enable a child to access educational programs.
6. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
7. Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
8. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
9. Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
10. Conducts learning exercises and assists with small and large group activities.
11. Participates in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
12. Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual children.
13. Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary.
14. Helps maintain individual records for each child.
15. Assists teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas.
16. Assists students with adaptive behavior skills and personal care
17. Assists students with transition activities.
18. Develops cooperative and functional relationships with district staff and the public; maintains 

consistent and punctual attendance; ensures job responsibilities are met competently and within established deadlines.

1. Follows the legal and ethical standards of confidentiality of information.
2. All other duties assigned by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None

QUALIFICATION:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Associate Degree or higher OR 48 hours of college credit OR passed the ParaPRo (paraprofessional test) OR passed the OGET (Oklahoma General Education Test) OR passed the WorkKey
3. One year of experience in a closely related field preferred

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:  Basic knowledge of disabilities. Computer literate; excellent written and oral communication ability; strong knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and laws applicable to education and special education.  Ability to follow all district policies and procedures. Good organizational skills. Ability to be flexible and be able to multi-task. Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and have enthusiasm for the tasks being done.  Demonstrating strong communication skills, orally and in writing, with facult