Washington PreK Teacher Assistant

Job Title

Pre-K Teachers Assistant

None required for this position.

When applying for this position, note that if you are recommended for hire, you will be required to apply for Tier 1 certification prior to the start of employment. The certification fee is $12.00 and is paid directly to the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Norman Public Schools personnel will provide detailed instructions during the employee processing phase.

Building Principal

175 days

Teacher's Assistant

Non‑exempt

• High School Diploma or GED. Must hold an associate degree or have 2 years of post‑secondary education, or be a high‑school graduate and pass a PARAPRO or OGET test.
• Meets the Tier 1 (Title 1) Paraprofessional Requirements (at least one of the following):
• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education defined as completion of 48 hours of college coursework.
• Has obtained an associate's degree (or higher).
• Has taken and passed the Work Keys test, Para Pro test, or the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET).
• Holds an Oklahoma Special Education Paraprofessional Certificate or is willing to complete the Tier 2 (Special Education) Paraprofessional Requirements and obtain the certificate in a timely manner.

Previous work or volunteer experience with children, teenagers, and/or clerical experience preferred.

• Assists with instruction and activities for individuals or groups as assigned by teacher; assists with teaching units and small group rotations; supervises students in instructional settings, off‑campus activities and during non‑instructional activities such as recess, assemblies, emergency drills, lunch periods, etc.; may supervise students in teacher’s absence.
• Prepares, creates, and/or adapts instructional materials as directed by teacher; instructs gross and fine motor activities: art, music, games, unit teaching, reading stories, singing songs, etc.; prepares bulletin boards and other teaching aids; assists students with assignments; sets up and operates equipment for instructional purposes.
• Serves as chief source of information and assistance for substitute teachers.
• Assists teacher with student behavior management strategies; responds appropriately to out‑of‑control students when necessary; alerts teacher to special needs of students.
• Grades student work; records grades; takes attendance; completes necessary paperwork and other records for students.
• May assist students with personal care (diapering/toileting) needs; may assist with minor first aid.
• Performs housekeeping duties with classroom to ensure it is neat and clean; washes dishes, disinfects toys, tables, defrosts freezer, etc.; prepares snacks for students; assists students in feeding and demonstrates proper eating skills.
• Assists children to and from bus; checks bags for notes; may assist with playground, hallway, and cafeteria duties as needed.
• Operates photocopier, laminator and duplicator; may operate computer; assists teacher in obtaining supplies necessary for scheduled activities: paints, brushes, construction paper, science supplies, etc.; assists teachers with compiling student’s work to send home weekly in Thursday folders; sends letters home to parents as required.
• Rides afternoon bus route supervising student behavior on the bus.
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Success in this role requires good customer service and people skills, the ability to handle problems and provide information and technical assistance as requested. The position requires complying with safety guidelines and policies to reduce accident or injury to staff or students, following school dress standards, proper attendance and leave policies, and other work‑habits concerns for staff. Creativity, initiative, and effective problem solving are critical to the success of the position.

The incumbent will help manage the computerization of school district operations, provide training and support to district staff in the use of administrative computer systems, and perform tasks to the ultimate benefit of the educational program. An incumbent in this position will utilize discretion, ingenuity, and independent judgment due to the complexity of the job. Since there may be several ways to solve a problem, an incumbent is free to choose the solution.