About this role
Jenks Public Schools Job Description
Position: Teacher Assistant
Reports to: Principal
Supervises: None
Qualifications
- 1. High School diploma or GED required.
- 2. Satisfy Every Student Succeeds Act requirements by:
a. Completed at least 2 years of study (48 hrs.) at an institution of higher ed, or b. Hold an associate's degree or higher, or c. Obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through successful completion of the
ACT, WorkKeys Assessment, or passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test - Passing
Score is 455, or d. Passed the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test.
- 3. Computer and clerical skills required.
- 4. Good interpersonal skills with students and adults.
- 5. Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
- 6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Position Goal: To assist the teachers with small group instruction, materials preparation, record keeping and student supervision.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- 1. Reinforcement of math, english, reading, social studies and science instruction.
- 2. Assist with individual and/or small group instruction.
- 3. Assist with remedial instruction.
- 4. Grade papers and record grades.
- 5. Prepare materials, clean up, and assist the classroom teacher(s), as needed.
- 6. Help maintain student records.
- 7. Help with playground and cafeteria supervision.
- 8. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Employment Terms: Nine (9) month classified hourly contract
FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt
Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation
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; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.
Occasional
Requirements
Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.
Visual
Requirements
Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
Hearing/Speaking
Requirements
Adequate to exchange information.