26-27 Eisenhower Pre-K Teaching Assistant

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting teachers in various capacities, including instruction, supervision, and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Aid in instruction and activities as directed by the teacher.
• Serve as a primary source of information and assistance for substitute teachers.
• Grade student work, record grades, take attendance, and complete necessary paperwork and student records.
• Prepare, create, or adapt instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Prepare bulletin boards and other teaching aids.
• Supervise students in instructional settings, off-campus activities, and during non-instructional activities such as recess, assemblies, emergency drills, and lunch periods.
• Occasionally supervise students in the teacher's absence.
• Alert the teacher to special needs of students.
• Operate photocopiers, laminators, duplicators, and computers as needed.
• Avoid riding the afternoon bus route, but may assist teachers in obtaining supplies for scheduled activities and sending letters home to parents.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (at least 48 hours of college coursework).
• Obtained an associate's degree (or higher).
• Taken and passed the WorkKeys test, ParaPro test, or the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET).
• An OSBI background check must be completed every five years to remain in compliance.
• Hold an associate degree or have completed 2 years of post-secondary education, or be a high school graduate and pass a PARAPRO or OGET test.
• Previous work or volunteer experience with children, teenagers, and/or clerical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

Skills

• Good customer service and people skills.
• Ability to comply with safety guidelines and policies.
• Creativity, initiative, and effective problem-solving.
• Ability to exercise discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment.
• Ability to manage the computerization of school district operations.
• Ability to select the most appropriate solution when multiple options exist.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

The salary schedule for Teacher's Assistant is provided under the contract.

Schedule

The contract specifies that the position runs for 175 days.