Adjunct Instructor - Special Education Paraprofessional

Adjunct Instructor - Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor - Special Education Paraprofessional

Department: BIT

Campus: South Penn

Salary Compensation: $32.00 per hour

Benefits: N/A

Work Period: Flexible

Mission, Vision, and Core Values: Commits to fully support Moore Norman's mission, vision, core values, and culture: Mission: Preparing for success, changing lives, building better tomorrows. Vision: Moore Norman Technology Center is recognized as the first choice for workforce development and training, committed to providing an outstanding educational experience for every student and client. Core Values: Accountability; Data-Driven; Valuing People; Continual Improvement; Collaboration. Culture: The Moore Norman Way - staying above the line

Job Objective: The Paraprofessional Training Adjunct Instructor will teach and mentor adult learners preparing to work as paraprofessionals in general and special education classrooms in K-12 educational settings, fostering professional readiness, instructional support skills, and an understanding of school-based roles within a supportive learning environment. This class is held at MNTC four to five times a year during daytime hours, with the possibility of evenings and weekends.

Qualifications:

• Hold a current Oklahoma Teacher Certificate in Special Education
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching in a special education classroom
• Complete and obtain a transcript showing eight (8) paraprofessional training modules

Special Knowledge, Skill or Ability:

• Develop and deliver engaging paraprofessional training content aligned with approved curriculum
• Stay up to date on federal and state guidelines related to paraprofessional work
• Leadership and instructional capabilities, including lecture and demonstration skills
• Strong reasoning, observation, interpretation, and evaluation skills
• Ability to instruct, mentor, and evaluate learner effectively
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and satisfactory personal conduct
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive professional relationships
• Dependable, reliable, and punctual in attendance