Special Education Paraprofessional
All Tulsa Public Schools Paraprofessionals will be hired via this job posting. If you are screened into our qualified candidate pool, principals from all of our 70+ schools will be able to review your application and, potentially, invite you to learn more about their school.
Full Job Description: Special Education Paraprofessional
Salary Grade: Hourly 3/ Hourly 06 / Hourly 10
Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).
For more information on our comprehensive benefits packages, please visit: Compensation and Benefits website.
Position Summary: To work closely with one or a few students with disabilities on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with the physical help and emotional support they need to gain full benefits from the district’s special education program.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent and passed the ACT WorkKeys Assessment or
- At least 48 hours approved college credit or an Associate Degree from an accredited school
Specific Training/Skills:
- CPR training (renewed annually)
- First Aid Training (renewed every three years)
- MANDT
- Special Education Paraprofessional Training (3 days can be completed after hire)
- An additional 6 hours of professional development yearly
Other:
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, follow state and district guidelines