Teacher Assistant

East Intermediate; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenks Public Schools East Intermediate in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support teachers with small group instruction, materials preparation, record keeping, and supervision of students.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and compliance with ESSA requirements, along with basic computer and clerical skills and strong interpersonal abilities. This is a full-time, nine-month classified hourly contract based in East Intermediate.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Satisfy Every Student Succeeds Act requirements by: Completed at least 2 years of study (48 hrs.) at an institution of higher ed, or Hold an associate’s degree or higher, or Obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through successful completion of the ACT, WorkKeys Assessment, or passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test - Passing Score is 455, or Passed the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test.
• Computer and clerical skills required.
• Good interpersonal skills with students and adults.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Reinforcement of math, english, reading, social studies and science instruction.
• Assist with individual and/or small group instruction.
• Assist with remedial instruction.
• Grade papers and record grades.
• Prepare materials, clean up, and assist the classroom teacher(s), as needed.
• Help maintain student records.
• Help with playground and cafeteria supervision.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Clerical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Teacher Assistant

Jenks Public Schools East Intermediate - Tulsa, Oklahoma

This job is also posted in Jenks Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5969829

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: Teacher Assistant

Reports to: Principal

Supervises: None

Qualifications:

• 1. High School diploma or GED required.
• 2. Satisfy Every Student Succeeds Act requirements by:
• a. Completed at least 2 years of study (48 hrs.) at an institution of higher ed, or
• b. Hold an associate’s degree or higher, or
• c. Obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through successful completion of the ACT, WorkKeys Assessment, or passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test - Passing Score is 455, or
• d. Passed the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test.
• 3. Computer and clerical skills required.
• 4. Good interpersonal skills with students and adults.
• 5. Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• 6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: To assist the teachers with small group instruction, materials preparation, record keeping and student supervision.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• 1. Reinforcement of math, english, reading, social studies and science instruction.
• 2. Assist with individual and/or small group instruction.
• 3. Assist with remedial instruction.
• 4. Grade papers and record grades.
• 5. Prepare materials, clean up, and assist the classroom teacher(s), as needed.
• 6. Help maintain student records.
• 7. Help with playground and cafeteria supervision.
• 8. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms: Nine (9) month classified hourly contract

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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:

• Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements:

• Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements:

• Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements:

• Adequate to exchange information.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13.28 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Catrina Thomas , Site Principal
• East Intermediate
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]