Special Education Tier 2 Para-Professional must have passed ParaPro test or an associate degree. 

 

Paraprofessional Skills:

 

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to assist in classroom instruction and learning
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to work closely with children
• Excellent teamwork skills 
• Ability to remain calm and patient at all times 
• Knowledge of classroom subjects

 

Education requirements once employed

 

• Complete the Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Training (Career Technology Centers) or other State approved Local Education Agency (LEA) training
• Complete and maintain training and skills in Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid
• Complete training in Universal Precaution/Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• Complete an additional 6 hours of professional development and Universal Precaution/Bloodborne Pathogens each school year thereafter