Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant

Jenks Public Schools

East Elementary - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Job Details

Job ID:5702410

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Aug 7, 2026

Job Description

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.

Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$12.98 Per Hour