2024-2025 Paraprofessional - Pre-K

Oklahoma City Public Schools - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Educational Services

About the position

The Paraprofessional - Pre-K position at Oklahoma City Public Schools involves providing support to the instructional program within a Pre-Kindergarten classroom. The role focuses on assisting individual students or small groups, reinforcing learning concepts, and offering clerical support to teachers and staff. This position is essential for creating a safe and positive learning environment for young children.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and materials to support classroom goals.
• Administers classroom assignments to assist teachers in the instructional process.
• Assists students with lesson assignments, including reading stories and reinforcing language skills.
• Communicates with teachers to evaluate student progress and implement classroom objectives.
• Maintains classroom equipment and records to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Monitors students in various settings to provide a positive learning environment.
• Performs general clerical tasks to prepare instructional materials.
• Reports observations and incidents related to student behavior and safety.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completed at least 48 credit hours of college study, passed the OGET test, or passed the Parapro Assessment Test with a score of 455 or better.
• For special education, completion of OSDE special education paraprofessional training and CPR/First Aid certification is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with young children in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of child development and learning styles.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities