Classroom Paraprofessional & Teacher Assistant

Midwest City; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest City Public Schools seeks a Tier 1 Paraprofessional - Teacher Assistant to support classroom activities and help students learn effectively. The role involves assisting teachers, guiding small groups, and maintaining orderly learning environments.

The incumbent will participate in lesson planning, help with instructional programs, and aid in monitoring student progress, with emphasis on supporting secondary instruction and diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to compose and write grammatically correct correspondence and memos.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Conducts learning exercises with small groups of children.
• Guides children in working with other children.
• Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual children.
• Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary.
• Helps maintain individual records for each child.
• Assists teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas.
• Assists with the supervision of children during instructional periods.
• Assists with technology related instructional programs.

Skills

Ability to perform essential duties

Education

High school diploma or GED

WorkKeys or Oklahoma GED test completed

Job description

Midwest City Public Schools seeks a Tier 1 Paraprofessional - Teacher Assistant to support classroom activities and help students learn effectively. The role involves assisting teachers, guiding small groups, and maintaining orderly learning environments.

The incumbent will participate in lesson planning, help with instructional programs, and aid in monitoring student progress, with emphasis on supporting secondary instruction and diverse learners.