Paraprofessional

Responsibilities

• Communications: Establishes and maintains effective educational relationships with students and teachers. Communicates high expectations for all students. Promotes a positive environment and exchanges ideas.
• Substitute in Classrooms: Maintains classroom management in accordance with OYACS standards. Keeps students at their curriculum pace even in the absence of the teacher. Assists the students with their specific content (all classes) without pausing the pace.
• Tutoring: Assists students with practice and deepen their understanding of new and existing knowledge. Assist students in every class as needed.
• Provides assistance to teaching staff in maintaining discipline and order in the classroom.
• Types and copies materials for daily activities; assist in arranging and distributing material to students; assists with the operation of equipment used in the classroom by teaching staff and students.
• Schedule
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:15 AM - 3:15 PM

Requirements

• High School Diploma and one of the following:
• 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 the ACT WorkKeys Assessment scoring a Bronze or higher
• The following requirements should be met within 120 days from hire:
• OSDE approved Paraprofessional training through career technology centers or other state-approved training providers
• Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• First Aid Training
• The following requirements shall be met yearly:
• Bloodborne Pathogens AND
• Six (6) hours of professional development
• Special Requirements
• All applicants must be physically able to handle the duties and pass the required training for this position.
• Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position, possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license at time of appointment.
• This position is a safety sensitive position as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8 (K)(1)(i)(2) due to providing direct childcare. Therefore, those applicants testing positive for marijuana will not be hired even when in possession of a valid medical marijuana license.
• Why You'll Love It Here!
• Extensive Benefits: We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.
• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Ample Time Off.
• Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
• Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.
• Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Repayment options.
• About Us: Our vision is that all Oklahoma youth and families have the resources and supports they need to reach their full potential. We collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention an

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Additional Information

Job Posting Title Paraprofessional Agency 400 OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS Supervisory Organization 400 Oklahoma Youth Academy Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular

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