Paraprofessional - Tulsa Boys Home 2026-2027

Sand Springs Public Schools

Tulsa Boys Home Sand Springs, OK

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, CPR Certification, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Secondary School, Testing, Time Tracking, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Tulsa Boys Home Sand Springs, OK
POSTED
Today

Alternative Education Position (Paraprofessional) available for the 2026-2027 school year.

        

Location:  2727 South 137th West Ave

                 Sand Springs, OK 74063

                (Employment is with Sand Springs Public Schools)

 

Reports to: Building Administrator, Ashley Wise

 

Contract:  180 days/7 hours daily

 

Status:  Exempt

 

Job Description: 

This position requires an individual who enjoys assisting 6th through 12th-grade students working toward successful credit recovery and/or attending an alternative setting to a traditional high school. 

 

Qualifications:

48 Hours College Credit OR Passing Score on Paraprofessional Test, High School Diploma or Equivalent Completion of Paraprofessional Training Required by the OSDE CPI Certificate CPR and First Aid Certificate, Obtain a Tiered Certification Certificate as specified by the OSDE. Pass the qualifications for a National Criminal History Check with the OSDE/OSBI.

 

Have a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) diploma, PLUS:

  • Option A:
    Hold an associate’s degree (or higher)
    OR
  • Option B:
    Complete at least two years (48 credit hours) of study at an institution of higher education.
    OR
  • Option C:
    Pass the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test. (See Office of Educational Quality and Accountability for testing.)
    OR
  • Option D:
    Pass the Praxis ParaProfessional Assessment Test (Passing score is 455)
  • Pass an Oklahoma Criminal Background Check
    • Application for Oklahoma Title I Paraprofessional Credential
    • $10 processing fee (check, cashier’s check, or money order) made payable to the Oklahoma State Department of Education (will be required if hired for this position)
    • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS APPLY FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONALS

Job Goal: Provide exceptional instruction to assigned students while working within the established policies and procedures of the district.

Evaluation: Annually by the principal

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

*Assist students on Edgenuity online program daily by maintaining the virtual format and ensuring that all students have access to their curriculum.
*Assist students by providing support/academic assistance, as necessary.
*Track student progress by monitoring grades and time spent on the program.
*Enter grades from Edgenuity onto Infinite Campus for each student weekly. 
*Provide additional material for student completion, as needed.
*Maintain positive student/teacher relationships.
*Assists with crisis problems and behavior management.
*Keep the lodge manager and other TBH staff informed of any behavior concerns by sending behavior reports.
*Attend all meetings assigned by the building administrator.
*Maintain confidentiality of student information.
*Cleans and maintains an efficient classroom.
*Provide awards for the monthly awards assembly.
*May be asked to assist in sending and receiving student records.
*Collaborate with fellow teachers during school-wide events.
*Other duties as assigned
 

Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulder, and horizontally; repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to students; lift/move up to 15 pounds

Occasional Requirements: Lift/move up to 25 pounds, ability to administer CPR

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information

 

DISCLAIMER:

Requirements represent minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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Sand Springs Public Schools