Classroom Aide

Young World Physical Education; Yukon (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Yukon Public Schools Central Elementary School in Yukon, Oklahoma is seeking a Classroom Aide (Tier I Paraprofessional) to support instructional staff. The role involves assisting in managing the classroom, preparing materials, and supervising activities to help students engage with the curriculum.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, is 18+, and demonstrates strong English communication skills. Certification and state requirements are outlined in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Good oral & written command of English; Spanish where required by assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a well-organized classroom environment.
• Help children develop positive feelings about themselves and school.
• Support instruction by preparing teaching aids and materials; supervise group activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

WorkKeys readiness (60 days)

Tier I Paraprofessional Certification

Job description

Classroom Aide

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This job is also posted in Yukon (YPS)

Job Details

Job ID: 5888955

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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TITLE:CLASSROOM AIDE (Tier I Paraprofessional)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older;
• Good oral & written command of English (Spanish where required by assignment;
• 48 college hours, associate’s degree, or be able to complete WorkKeys tests within 60 days of hire date;
• Oklahoma Tier I Paraprofessional Certification.

REPORTS TO: Principal, Assistant Principal, and Teacher

JOB GOAL: Assist in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioningclass environment in which students can take fulladvantage of the instructional program and availableresource materials.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work cooperatively with the classroom teacher in theimplementation ofthe i nstructional program.
• Work to help children develop positive feelings about themselves and school.
• Serve as model in developing children's languageand behavior.
• Assist in preparing for instruction by collecting and arrangingresource materials, preparing visual and other teaching aids,arranging field trips, etc.
• Assist instruction by operating supportive equipment, directinggames and singing, reading and telling stories, supervisingtesting and make-up work and assisting on field trips.
• Assist in supervising such activities as playground, fire drills,lunchroom, field trips, bus loading and individual or small groupactivities, snack, toilet and clothing routines.
• Assist in interpreting the school program to parents and staff.
• Participate in home visits and parent conferences with theclassroom teacher only if it is deemed necessary and upon approval of the Principal.
• Participate in the staff meetings at the school during the dutyday when possible.
• Provide instructional support by maintaining records, preparingreports, scoring objective tests, processing and distributingbooks and supplies, collecting money and cleaning andstoring materials.
• Assist a substitute teacher in the same manner that the regularteacher would be assisted.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service educationactivities and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as theprincipal may assign from time to time.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 10 month year
• 173 day work calendar
• 7 hours per day
• 1.030 ratio -YPS Pay Scale Information

EVALUATION: This job description is not designed to cover or contain comprehensive listings of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy of evaluation for support personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13.98 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Laurie Gallagher , Principal
• Central Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]