JOM Assistant

Coweta School District I-17; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Participation in Oklahoma Teachers Retirement

Job summary

Coweta School District I-17 is hiring a Teacher Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves tutoring Native American and Alaskan students under supervision, conducting informal assessments, and enhancing student attendance.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED. The position offers competitive benefits, including medical and retirement options. Physical stamina, creativity, and problem-solving are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching are required.
• Hearing and speaking abilities to communicate effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Tutoring Native American/Alaskan students under teacher supervision.
• Conducting informal grade and attendance checks.
• Coordinating with counseling for additional support.

Skills

Creativity

Problem solving

Teamwork

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paraprofessional Certification

Job description

COWETA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2026 - 2027 SCHOOL YEAR
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

JOM/Title VI Teacher Assistant at Southside Elementary School

Position Type: Teaching Assistant / Teacher Assistant
Date Posted: 6/3/2026
Location: Southside Elementary School

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Creativity and effective problem solving are important in working with a team to make operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Physical requirements: occasional bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, climbing, reaching above the shoulder, pushing/pulling, carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds. Use both hands for repetitive actions involving simple or firm grasping and fine manipulation.
Requires hearing and speaking abilities to monitor equipment and communicate with employees, students, and parents.
Paraprofessional Certification may be REQUIRED (Coweta Public Schools can help hired applicant obtain this certification).

Contract

175 days, 7 hours per day. Contracted days will be pro‑rated to remaining contracted days for the current school year.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other policies available. This position is eligible to participate in Oklahoma Teachers Retirement.

Reports To

Building Principal or district administration that benefit Native American/Alaskan Students.

Supervises

Does not supervise.

Essential Job Functions

• Tutoring Native American/Alaskan students who are not proficient in language arts or math, under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Do informal grade checks on Native American/Alaskan students at least every five weeks.
• Do attendance checks on Native American/Alaskan students; make phone calls to parents to encourage attendance for maximum academic progress.
• Coordinate with the Director of Indian Education and/or school counselor for students needing a home visit or additional support.
• Keep an active list of Indian students at respective school sites.
• Ensure Native American/Alaskan students have 506 forms and copies of citizenship cards on file with the District.
• Cross‑check other school lists to ensure siblings of all Indian students have 506 forms and copies of citizenship cards on file.
• Submit quarterly staff reports to the Assistant Superintendent.
• Perform other duties described by the building principal or district administration that benefit Native American/Alaskan students.