Support -Title I Teacher Assistant at West

West Middle School; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

West Middle School in Ponca City, Oklahoma seeks a Teacher Assistant to support daily classroom instruction under the site administrator. This 9-month, full-time-equivalent role offers 6.75 hours per day and reports to the site administrator, aiding teachers and students in routine activities.

Qualifications include 48 college credits or paraprofessional test, plus a high school diploma or equivalent. This position supports instructional staff within Ponca City Public Schools.

Qualifications

• 48 Hours College Credit OR Passing Score on Paraprofessional Test
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Implements IEP objectives under the direction of the teacher.

Skills

Pupil instruction

Discipline management

Material preparation

Education

Paraprofessional test or 48 hours college credits

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Support -Title I Teacher Assistant at West

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Job Details

Job ID: 5916422
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Ponca City Public Schools

Job Description

Teacher Assistant

Date: July 1, 2016

Reports to: Site Administrator

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]