Paraprofessionals from Oklahoma
Posted October 27th, 2006 by ljerri
I would like to chat with para's from the Great State Of Oklahoma. There are so many laws changing in our state programs, it would be nice to visit with others that have to deal with this too. Hope to hear from ya soon. God Bless Ms JL
Relocating/Para Test
My husband and I are relocating to Oklahoma at the end of this summer from Kansas. I have taken the Para test here in Kansas will it be good in Oklahoma?
Could some one give my some details on what I need to do.
pay in ok is not ok!
I do not know what you got paid where you came from but, the pay at the school I work at in OK is not good. I make $10,500. a year. I have three children. I am curious to what you will make and where you are getting a job. Maybe I should relocate.!
What do you make in OK?
What do you make in OK?
relocating
check with your new school district. They will have the list of qualifications needed ...let's hope that our hard work on getting certified will be transferrable..where will you be locating to...
what do you make in ok, is it ok with you?
I have been a para for over 8 years now in our great state of OK. I make 10,500. a year , 3 sick days, and 1 personal. I had to fight 3 years for this. I was wondering what some of you other fellow oklahoman's make? Do you have any benefits, medical, or sick leave?
I work with special ed kids
I work with special ed kids & i am talking change diapers i have one that has seizures during the day & has a magnetic device you have to run over his heart!
I get paid 8.50 an hour
This is ridiculous when i have a friend who is a cashier at wal-mart & she is making 8.10 an hour & has been employed for 2 months
Ughhhhhhhhh is all i can say.
I agree..Tho O love these
I agree..Tho O love these litle children..I too change diapers and wipe noses ..ect..for the same pay as reg. paras...Our custodians make more than we do,,,
Paraprofessionals in TX
Here in TX we have a ridiculous salary. Like you, we change diapers, clean noses and mouths, feed by mouth or tube, teach life skills, we are exposed to many diseases and the parents do not care about it, of course the districts do not take the time to visit our classrooms. We are very competent, college educated (associate's degree) and we earn less than the cafeteria people. The only thing good is 5 personal days and 5 sick days during a schoool year. Also all our holidays are generous.
We really love these children and care about their future but nobody else recognizes our efforts and the progress that our children make, little by little. Our superintendent told us that we are paid "according to the market" that means no more than $10 per hour. Many of us are afraid we will lose our jobs if we complain and other ones are simply "suckers".......
I do not know how long I will be doing this job ... I am getting tired ... but on the other hand, these little angels need so much and I do not have the heart to leave them. I am doing my best and only God knows how much I care for them.
I know just how you feel. I
I know just how you feel. I am a parapro who is loaded down, more than most seem to be and at almost 40 years old, I get depressed about my salary, which is what drives me to continue getting my 4 year degree. It will take me another 3 years and it is a slow go, but if I am going to be doing the work, I figured I might as well get paid for it.
Hang in there, and think about going back to school. I sit in the floor at night and pray and cry and wonder how can I keep doing it, but I am determined to make it, and so can YOU!!
Georgia Girl
Union, Union, Union
I work in Minnesota and I make $15.32 per hour...you must not have a Union to represent you...CHECK THIS OUT...YOU CAN ORGANIZE YOUR SCHOOL. YOU TOO CAN BE MAKING THE MONEY THAT I MAKE.
Sue
A union sounds good but the
A union sounds good but the last person to try and do so was let go. I like what I do and right now it works for me so I don't want to risk losing my job.
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