Support: Teacher Assistant for Specials Class - PreK Movement

Lower Elementary; Glenpool (OK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenpool School District Lower Elementary in Glenpool, OK, is seeking a Specials Teaching Assistant for a PreK Movement program to support classroom instruction and student growth.

The role assists with district-approved curriculum, safety, and progress reporting, while collaborating with teachers to foster social, physical, and cognitive development in young learners. Requires Paraprofessional exam or 48 college hours.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma.
• Passing score on Paraprofessional Exam or 48 college hours may be required.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in education.
• Strong communication and teamwork with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Teaches district approved curriculum.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Prepares for assigned classes.
• Maintains records and progress reports.
• Assists administration with policies and classroom rules.
• Maintains attendance and supervision as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma

Paraprofessional Exam OR 48 college hours

Job description

Support: Teacher Assistant for Specials Class - PreK Movement

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Job Details

Job ID: 5686903

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

Position Title: Specials Teaching Assistant

Reports to: Site Principal

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Calendar: 9 Month

SUMMARY: Instructs students in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

Applicant will need to pass the Paraprofessional Test or have 48 college hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned by supervisor.

• Teaches district approved curriculum


• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity interests of the students


• Prepares for classes assigned


• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities


• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved


• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students


• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner


• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required


• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports


• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior


• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation


• Assessable to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day


• Works well with both supervisors and other members of the team


• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance


• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or administrator

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Students, teacher assistant/paraprofessionals (if assigned)

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Passing Score on Paraprofessional Exam OR 48 hours college credit.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and the community; ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form; ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demanded described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

\"While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.\"

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

\"The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location.\"

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Sandra Sams , Principal


• Lower Elementary


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]