Support- PreK Teacher Assistant at Garfield

Garfield Elementary School; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Garfield Elementary School in Ponca City, Oklahoma seeks a Support - PreK Teacher Assistant to assist the teacher daily and support virtual option students. The role involves logging students in, proctoring exams, and helping with classroom setup and materials.

The position is a 9-month contract with 6.75 hours per day, nonexempt, and offers opportunities to contribute to student learning under the supervision of the certified teacher and principal.

Qualifications

• Requires 48 hours college credit or passing score on paraprofessional test.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred understanding of paraprofessional responsibilities in classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Assists in small group pupil instruction and tutors pupils upon teacher request.
• Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other classroom functions.
• Sets up classroom and prepares materials for instructional units.
• Manages attendance reports and related clerical tasks with staff and principal.
• Assists with displays and bulletin boards; operates standard school equipment.

Skills

Pupil instruction

Student supervision

Classroom support

Materials preparation

Clerical duties

Education

48 Hours College Credit

Paraprofessional Test pass

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Laminator

Copier

AV equipment

Job description

Support- PreK Teacher Assistant at Garfield

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Job Details

Job ID: 5952371

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Ponca City Public Schools

Job Description

Teacher Assistant

This position will be responsible to log students in and proctor exams for virtual option students.

Date: July 1, 2016

Reports to: 111 W Grand; Registration Center

Supervises: N/A

Qualifications: 48 Hours College Credit OR Passing Score on Paraprofessional Test

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job Goal: Assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities.

Employment Terms: 9 Month Contract, 6.75 Hours per Day, Exclusive of a Lunch

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt

Evaluation: Annually by Site Principal

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: Sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach at, below and above shoulder level, repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment; lift/move up to 15 pounds

Occasional Requirements: Walk, reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 25 pounds

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

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Note - these duties vary based upon the individual student needs. Typical duties may include:

• Assists in small group pupil instruction; tutors pupils at teacher's request;


• Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions.


• Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units.


• Handles attendance reports and related clerical functions with the teacher, secretary, or principal.


• Assists in assembling and hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current.


• Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual, and etc.


• Escorts children to and from various rooms.


• Demonstrates understanding of children and their learning needs, by taking direction from the Certified Teacher.


• Performs related services as needed under the direction of the teacher.


• Assists with various duties as assigned by principal.


• Implements IEP objectives under the direction of the teacher.


• Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $12.85 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Jennifer Dye , HR Director


• 613 E. Grand


• Ponca City, Oklahoma 74601


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]