Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant-McKinley

McKinley Elementary; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for employee

Job summary

McKinley Elementary in Enid, OK seeks a Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant to support classroom instruction under the supervision of the principal. This 9-month, full-time position offers $12 per hour and health insurance for the employee.

Duties include helping with instructional tasks, classroom management, and ensuring a safe learning environment for students. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 48 credit hours or an associate degree, with substitutes or teaching assistant

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have completed 2 years of post-secondary education (48 hours) OR an Associate's Degree or higher OR have passed the formal State Assessment Test (OGET) OR have passed the ParaPro Assessment Test OR have passed the Workkeys Test.
• Evidence of, or willingness to, progress in instructional training opportunities.
• Such alternative qualifications as the Board finds appropriate and acceptable.
• Substitute teaching or teaching assistance experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists children in various classrooms with instructional task, as assigned by the school principal.
• Assists with classroom management needs to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
• Complies with all safety and health procedures, school policies and regulations.
• Assists with classroom coverage/support needed to foster student safety.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Skills

Instructional training

Teaching assistant experience

Substitute teaching experience

Progress in instructional training

Alternative qualifications

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years post-secondary education (48 hours)

Associate's Degree or higher

OGET

ParaPro Assessment

Workkeys Test

Job description

Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant-McKinley

Enid Public Schools McKinley Elementary - Enid, Oklahoma Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5937591 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Pay: 12.00 per hour

Paid heath insurance for employee

Employees will be required to pay $12.00 for Tier I or Tier II certificate through OSDE.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have completed 2 years of post-secondary education (48 hours) OR an Associate's Degree or higher OR have passed the formal State Assessment Test (OGET) OR have passed the ParaPro Assessment Test OR have passed the Workkeys Test.
• Evidence of, or willingness to, progress in instructional training opportunities.
• Such alternative qualifications as the Board finds appropriate and acceptable.
• Substitute teaching or teaching assistance experience preferred

REPORTS TO: Principal/Assistant Principal

Supervises: Helps supervise students

JOB OVERVIEW: To assist the school, under the supervision of the principal, with maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment so students are safe to have the opportunity to succeed academically.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assists children in various classrooms with instructional task, as assigned by the school principal.
• Assists with classroom management needs to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
• Complies with all safety and health procedures, school policies and regulations.
• Assists with classroom coverage/support needed to foster student safety.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Other Duties as Assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 Month basis. Salary and work calendar to be established by the Board

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position is generally in a classroom setting.

PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting objects.

EVALUATION: In accordance with Board Policy and appropriate procedural regulations. The Superintendent or designee will be responsible for completing the evaluation.

SALARY RANGE:Based on the EPS Support Negotiated Contract Scale

BENEFITS: This position includes health insurance for the employee that may be waived for additional salary, if preferred.

The Responsibilities and Physical Requirements listed above represent a summary of the essential functions of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. This job description does not necessarily include all activities that the incumbent may be asked to perform. Additional responsibilities, tasks, and other duties may be assigned as needed. As an equal opportunity employer, Enid Public Schools will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities the ability to perform their job duties/functions.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $12 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amy Dutcher , HR Specialist
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]