Teacher Assistant - Reading Tutor Paraprofessional

Duncan Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan Public Schools seeks a Teacher Assistant - Instructional Paraprofessional for Emerson Elementary. The role supports reading instruction and provides classroom assistance under the supervision of the teacher and building administrator.

The position emphasizes teamwork, preparing instructional materials, and supervising students during various activities to uphold an organized learning environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have one of: 48 college credit hours; Associate degree; Passed OGET; Passed PARAPRO Test; National Career Readiness Certificate (ACT WorkKeys).
• Must pass a National Criminal History Record Check.
• Good oral and written command of English; Spanish where required by assignment.
• Must possess positive personal assets: appearance, personality, courtesy, punctuality, loyalty, diplomacy and tact.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with the classroom teacher in implementing the instructional program.
• Help children develop positive feelings about themselves and school.
• Serve as a model in developing language and behavior.
• Assist in preparing for instruction by collecting and arranging materials and aids.
• Assist instruction by operating supportive equipment and supervising activities.
• Supervise playground, lunchroom, field trips, bus loading, and small group activities.
• Interpret the school program to parents and staff; participate in parent conferences as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to in-service programs.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Classroom support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 College Credit Hours

Associate Degree

Passed OGET Test

Passed PARAPRO Test

National Career Readiness Certificate (ACT WorkKeys)

Job description

Teacher Assistant - Reading Tutor Paraprofessional JobID: 1045

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant-Paraprofessional
• Date Posted: 9/9/2026
• Location: Emerson Elementary
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED

9 months - 8 hours per day Employees of this District that would like to be considered for this position MUST complete an internal on-line application. This job posting will be posted for a minimum of (5) five days as per the support negotiated agreement. Materials will be accepted until a suitable applicant is found. During the last two weeks in July and the month of August, this job posting will be posted for a minimum of (2) two days as per the support negotiated agreement. Outside applicants will be considered at the discretion of the Director or the Administrator and/or their committee. EOE.

JOB TITLE: Teacher Assistant - Instructional Paraprofessional

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have one of the following:
• 48 College Credit Hours
• Associate Degree
• Passed OGET Test
• Passed PARAPRO Test (for information please call Kasey Brenneis 580-255-0686)(you may apply without and will have the opportunity to pass PARAPRO Test after job offer)
• Obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through successful completion of the ACT WorkKeys assessment
• Must pass a National Criminal History Record Check.
• Good oral & written command of English. (Spanish where required by assignment)
• Must possess positive personal assets:
• General Appearance
• Personality
• Courtesy
• Punctuality
• Loyalty
• Diplomacy and Tact

REPORTS TO: Teacher, Building Administrator

JOB GOAL: Assist in providing a well-organized, efficiently functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work cooperatively with the classroom teacher in the implementation of the instructional program.
• Works to help children develop positive feelings about themselves and school.
• Serves as a model in developing children's language and behavior.
• Assists in preparing for instruction by collecting and arranging resource materials, preparing visual and other teaching aids, etc.
• Assists instruction by operating supportive equipment, directing frames and singing, reading and telling stories, supervising testing and make-up work and assisting on field trips.
• Assists in supervising such activities as playground, fire drills, lunchroom, field trips, bus loading and individual or small group activities, snack, toilet and clothing routines.
• Assists in interpreting the school program to parents and staff.
• Participates in parent conferences with the classroom teacher only if it is deemed necessary and upon approval of the Building Administrator.
• Participates in the staff meetings at the school during the duty day when possible.
• Provides instructional support by maintaining records, preparing reports, scoring objective tests, processing and distributing books and supplies, collecting money and cleaning and storing materials.
• Participates together with the classroom teacher in the in-service program.
• Assists a substitute teacher in the same manner that the regular teacher would be assisted.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities as required by school administrators.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Performs other related tasks as directed by the teacher.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to the public and other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to cooperate in a team effort with other employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty five (25) pounds.

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 usually moderate.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be determined by current contract.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support personnel.