Native American Education Instructional Assistant

Middle School; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenks Public Schools is seeking an Native American Education Instructional Assistant to reinforce core subjects for Native American Education students. The role reports to the Principal and Native American Education Coordinator and requires collaboration with teachers to reinforce learning materials and support a variety of instructional settings.

The position emphasizes maintaining confidentiality, organizing materials, and contributing to cultural activities within the Native American

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Satisfy ACT WorkKeys or Paraprofessional Assessment Test or NCRC requirements as part of ESSA compliance.
• Passed Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce math, English, reading, social studies, science and other subjects.
• Work with Native American Education students to reinforce/remediate learning materials.
• Assist in supervision of Native American Education students.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
• Organize and prepare materials (projects, manipulatives).
• Collaborate with teachers in curricular areas and instructional settings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer applications

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

National Career Readiness Certificate

OGET Test

Job description

Native American Education Instructional Assistant

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: Native American Education Instructional Assistant

Reports to: Principal and Native American Education Coordinator

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Satisfy Every Student Succeeds Act requirements by :
• Completed at least 2 years of study (48 hrs.) at an institution of higher ed, or
• Hold an associate’s degree or higher, or
• Obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through successful completion of the ACT, WorkKeys Assessment, or passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test - Passing Score is 455, or
• Passed the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test.

Continued Qualifications for Tier 1 and Tier 2:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults required.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: Reinforce core subject instruction for Native American Education students within a variety of instructional settings.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Reinforcements of math, english, reading, social studies, science and other subjects.
• Works with Native American Education students to reinforce or remediate learning materials and skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists in the supervision of Native American Education students.
• Maintains a level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of certified teachers.
• Organizes, distributes, collects, and prepare materials, i.e. project materials, student manipulatives, etc.
• Collaborates with teachers in curricular areas.
• Assists with a variety of instructional situations.
• Sends monthly reports to the Native American Education Coordinator.
• Helps with Native American Education related cultural activities for school site and/or community.
• Follows Native American Education policy as established in the Native American Education Program & Procedures Handbook.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms: Nine (9) month classified hourly contract

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Native American Education Instructional Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5985317

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: Native American Education Instructional Assistant

Reports to: Principal and Native American Education Coordinator

Supervises: None

Qualifications:

Tier 1:

• Bachelor's Degree required.

Tier 2:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Satisfy Every Student Succeeds Act requirements by :
• Completed at least 2 years of study (48 hrs.) at an institution of higher ed, or
• Hold an associate’s degree or higher, or
• Obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through successful completion of the ACT, WorkKeys Assessment, or passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test - Passing Score is 455, or
• Passed the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test.

Continued Qualifications for Tier 1 and Tier 2:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults required.
• Computer application skills required.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: Reinforce core subject instruction for Native American Education students within a variety of instructional settings.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Reinforcements of math, english, reading, social studies, science and other subjects.
• Works with Native American Education students to reinforce or remediate learning materials and skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists in the supervision of Native American Education students.
• Maintains a level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of certified teachers.
• Organizes, distributes, collects, and prepare materials, i.e. project materials, student manipulatives, etc.
• Collaborates with teachers in curricular areas.
• Assists with a variety of instructional situations.
• Sends monthly reports to the Native American Education Coordinator.
• Helps with Native American Education related cultural activities for school site and/or community.
• Follows Native American Education policy as established in the Native American Education Program & Procedures Handbook.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms: Nine (9) month classified hourly contract

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.09 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nick Brown , Site Principal
• Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]