Primary School Teacher Assistant/Tier 1 Paraprofessional

Poteau Primary School; Poteau (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Poteau Primary School in Poteau, OK is seeking a Primary School Teacher Assistant/Tier 1 Paraprofessional to support classroom instruction and maintain a safe, inclusive environment for students.

Responsibilities include assisting in lesson preparation, supervising small groups and one-on-one support, clerical tasks, playground/cafeteria monitoring, and helping enforce behavioral standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One of: an Associate degree or higher, or 48 credit hours completed, or passing the paraprofessional test.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to reinforce instruction and facilitate learning.
• Create a positive learning environment suitable for students' age and interests.
• Arrange and prepare materials for instructional activities.
• Help enforce behavioral standards for students.
• Monitor and provide assistance to students as required.
• Assist the classroom teacher with assigned tasks.
• Ensure the safety of students, equipment and facilities.
• Assist in general housekeeping duties.
• Support classroom management to maintain order.
• Perform various clerical tasks.
• Participate in daily duty schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Associates Degree or higher

48 credit hours

Paraprofessional test

Job description

Primary School Teacher Assistant/Tier 1 Paraprofessional

Job Description

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED, plusONEof the following:

• Posses and Associates Degree or higherOR
• Completed at a minimum of 48 credit hours at an institution or higher educationOR
• Obtain a passing score on the paraprofessional test

Position Summary:

As a teacher assistant, the primary responsibility is to assist the classroom teacher with activitiesand learningexercises and help maintain a friendly, inclusive atmosphere for all students. Teh teacher assistant will work with small groupsof students, as well as one on one with students to support instruction and provide assistance with behavioral needs. The teacherassistant will assistin preparing materials for lessons, monitorstudents, perform clerical duties, monitor the playground and cafeteria, and help keep the building tidy and safe.

• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to reinforce instruction andfacilitatelearning
• Create a positivelearning environment suitable for the students' age and interests
• Arrange and prepare materials for instructional activities
• Help enforce behavioral standards for students
• Monitor and provide assistance to students as required
• Assist the classroom teacher with assigned tasks
• Ensure the safety of students, equipment and facilities
• Support classroom management to maintain order
• Perform various clerical tasks
• Participate in daily duty schedules
• Perform other duties as assigned

Primary School Teacher Assistant/Tier 1 Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Starting Date: Nov 10, 2026

Job Description

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED, plusONEof the following:

• Posses and Associates Degree or higherOR
• Completed at a minimum of 48 credit hours at an institution or higher educationOR
• Obtain a passing score on the paraprofessional test

Position Summary:

As a teacher assistant, the primary responsibility is to assist the classroom teacher with activitiesand learningexercises and help maintain a friendly, inclusive atmosphere for all students. Teh teacher assistant will work with small groupsof students, as well as one on one with students to support instruction and provide assistance with behavioral needs. The teacherassistant will assistin preparing materials for lessons, monitorstudents, perform clerical duties, monitor the playground and cafeteria, and help keep the building tidy and safe.

Essential Duties:

• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to reinforce instruction andfacilitatelearning
• Create a positivelearning environment suitable for the students' age and interests
• Arrange and prepare materials for instructional activities
• Help enforce behavioral standards for students
• Monitor and provide assistance to students as required
• Assist the classroom teacher with assigned tasks
• Ensure the safety of students, equipment and facilities
• Assist in general housekeeping duties
• Support classroom management to maintain order
• Perform various clerical tasks
• Participate in daily duty schedules
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kelly Watson , Superintendent's Secretary
• 3003 N Broadway St
• Poteau, Oklahoma 74953
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]