Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant

Jenks Public Schools Freshman Academy - Jenks, Oklahoma

Position: Instructional Assistant
Reports to: Principal and Instructional Lead Teacher
Supervises: None
Position Goal: Assist certified staff in meeting individual student needs within a variety of instructional settings.

• Tier 1: Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Tier 2: High School diploma or GED required.
• Meet Every Student Succeeds Act requirements:
  • Completed at least 2 years of study (48 hours) at a postsecondary institution.
  • Hold an associate’s degree or higher.
  • Obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through successful completion of the ACT, Work Keys Assessment, or passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test with a score of 455 or higher.
  • Passed the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test.
• Bilingual in English and another district prominent language.
• Continued Qualifications for Tier 1 and Tier 2:
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults.
  • Computer application skills.
  • Satisfy all district requirements regarding physical health and citizenship.
  • Acceptable alternatives to the above qualifications as determined by the Board.

• Provide reinforcement of math, English, reading, social studies, science, and other subjects.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce or remediate learning materials introduced by the teacher.
• Assist in the supervision of students.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, record attendance and grades, supervise testing and assessments, and maintain records as assigned.
• Serve as source of information and help to substitute teachers in the absence of the regular teacher, or act as substitute teacher when assigned.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
• Organize, distribute, collect, and prepare materials such as project materials and student manipulatives.
• Supervise students in various instructional settings.
• Collaborate with teachers across curricular areas.
• Assist with a variety of instructional situations.
• Execute additional assignments as designated by the principal or lead teacher.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Term: Nine (9) month classified hourly contract
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay: $17.68 per hour
Classified Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation
Position Type: Full-Time

• Stand, sit, twist, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch for extended periods.
• Lifting or moving up to 20 pounds with hands and tools.
• Repetitive use of fingers and hands.
• Occasional reach overhead, lift or move up to 40 pounds.
• Visual: close, color, peripheral, and depth perception; adjust focus.
• Hearing/Speaking:
  Adequate for exchanging information.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Luke Gray, Site Principal
  Freshman Academy
  Phone:
  Email: luke.gray