Private School Teacher Assistant

Tulsa Public Schools; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Tulsa Public Schools is hiring a Private School Teacher Assistant to help maintain effective classroom activities for students. The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, and at least 48 hours of approved college credit or an associate degree is preferred. Teacher assistants will work under the direction of the Assistant Director of Grant Compliance and must pass the Highly Qualified test if they have fewer than 48 college credits. This role supports the mission of inspiring and preparing every student for success.

Qualifications

• Must pass Highly Qualified if less than 48 hours of approved college.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrate self-discipline and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities.
• Support effective learning for students in private schools.

Skills

Collaborative work

Self-discipline

Initiative

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

48 hours of approved college credit or associate degree

Job description

Full Job Description: Private School Teacher Assistant

Salary Grade: Hourly 03/ Hourly 06

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

For more information on our comprehensive benefits packages, please visit: Compensation and Benefits website .

Position Summary

To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment so that students may learn effectively. Although teacher assistants serve students attending private schools, the teacher assistant is an employee of Tulsa Public Schools and reports to the Assistant Director of Grant Compliance. Teacher assistants working in the private schools must supplement and not supplant other services provided by the private school.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent in required
• At least 48 hours of approved college credit or an associate degree from an accredited school is required for those in a Title I school; this is preferred for those in non-Title schools

Other

• Must pass Highly Qualified if less than 48 hours of approved college
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others
• Demonstrate self-discipline and initiative
• Follow federal, state and district guidelines

About Our District

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.