Kindergarten Class Size Teaching Assistant

Credentials: None required for this position.

Education: High School Diploma or GED; some college hours preferred. All newly hired teacher assistants working at a site supported with Title funds must hold an associate degree, have 2 years of post-secondary education, or be a high school graduate and pass a PARAPRO or OGET test.

Training or experience: Previous work or volunteer experience with children, teenagers, and/or clerical experience preferred.

Reports to: Building Principal. Contract: 175 days. FLSA Classification: Non-exempt.

If recommended for hire, you will be required to apply for Tier 1 certification prior to the start of employment. The certification fee is $12.00, paid directly to the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction and activities for individuals or groups as assigned by the teacher.
• Supervise students in instructional settings, off-campus activities, and during non-instructional activities such as recess, assemblies, emergency drills, and lunch periods; may supervise students in the teacher’s absence.
• Prepare, create, or adapt instructional materials as directed by the teacher; prepare bulletin boards and other teaching aids.
• Assist students with assignments; set up and operate equipment for instructional purposes.
• Serve as the chief source of information and assistance for substitute teachers.
• Assist the teacher with student behavior management strategies; respond appropriately to out-of-control students when necessary; alert the teacher to special needs of students.
• Grade student work; record grades; take attendance; complete necessary paperwork and other records for students.
• May assist students with personal care needs and minor first aid.
• Perform housekeeping duties to ensure the classroom is neat and clean; may assist students in boarding and getting off the bus.
• Operate photocopier, laminator, duplicator, and computer.
• Assist the teacher in obtaining supplies necessary for scheduled activities (e.g., paints, brushes, construction paper, science supplies).
• Assist teachers with compiling students’ work to send home weekly in Thursday folders; send letters home to parents as required.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Help manage the computerization of school district operations; provide training and support to district staff in the use of administrative computer systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Good customer service and people skills; ability to handle problems and provide information and technical assistance as requested.
• Comply with safety guidelines and policies to reduce accidents or injuries to staff or students.
• Follow school dress standards, attendance or leave policies, and other work-habit concerns for staff.
• Creativity, initiative, and effective problem-solving are critical to success in this position.
• Utilize discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment due to the complexity of the job.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and occasional to frequent squatting, crouching, reaching above the shoulder, pushing, and pulling.
• Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds to assist with chairs, classroom equipment, and supplies.
• Dexterity to operate keyboards, computers, copy machines, and other office/instructional machines.
• Ability to supervise students in the classroom and outside.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Mobility to navigate the classroom, media center, cafeteria, campus, and assist students with normal activities.

Pay

Salary follows the Teacher's Assistant pay schedule.

Schedule

175-day contract.