About this role
Ponca City Public Schools Job Description Teacher Assistant Reports to: Assigned Teacher and Building Principal Supervises: N/A Qualifications: 48 Hours College Credit OR Passing Score on Paraprofessional Test High School Diploma or Equivalent Job Goal: Assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities. Employment Terms: 10 Month Contract, 6.75 Hours per Day, Exclusive of a Lunch FLSA Classification: Nonexempt Evaluation: Annually by Site Principal 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: Sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach at, below and above shoulder level, repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment; lift/move up to 15 pounds Occasional Requirements: Walk, reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 25 pounds Visual Requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Note - these duties vary based upon the individual student needs. Typical duties may include:
• Assists in small group pupil instruction; tutors pupils at teacher's request;
• Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions.
• Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units.
• Handles attendance reports and related clerical functions with the teacher, secretary, or principal.
• Assists in assembling and hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current.
• Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual, and etc.
• Escorts children to and from various rooms.
• Demonstrates understanding of children and their learning needs, by taking direction from the Certified Teacher.
• Performs related services as needed under the direction of the teacher.
• Assists with various duties as assigned by principal.
• Implements IEP objectives under the direction of the teacher.
• Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.