Primary School Teacher Assistant/Tier 1 Paraprofessional
Listed on 2026-11-06
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Elementary School
Job Description
Requirements:
High School diploma or GED, plus
ONE
of the following:
- Posses and Associates Degree or higher
OR - Completed at a minimum of 48 credit hours at an institution or higher education
OR - Obtain a passing score on the paraprofessional test
Position Summary:
As a teacher assistant, the primary responsibility is to assist the classroom teacher with activities and learningexercises and help maintain a friendly, inclusive atmosphere for all students. Teh teacher assistant will work with small groupsof students, as well as one on one with students to support instruction and provide assistance with behavioral needs. The teacher assistant will assistin preparing materials for lessons, monitorstudents, perform clerical duties, monitor the playground and cafeteria, and help keep the building tidy and safe.
- Collaborate with the classroom teacher to reinforce instruction andfacilitatelearning
- Create a positive learning environment suitable for the students' age and interests
- Arrange and prepare materials for instructional activities
- Help enforce behavioral standards for students
- Monitor and provide assistance to students as required
- Assist the classroom teacher with assigned tasks
- Ensure the safety of students, equipment and facilities
- Support classroom management to maintain order
- Perform various clerical tasks
- Participate in daily duty schedules
- Perform other duties as assigned
Poteau Independent School District 29 Poteau Primary School - Poteau, Oklahoma Open in Google Maps
This job is also posted in Poteau Public Schools
Job DetailsStarting Date: Nov 10, 2026
Job DescriptionRequirements:
High School diploma or GED, plus
ONE
of the following:
- Posses and Associates Degree or higher
OR - Completed at a minimum of 48 credit hours at an institution or higher education
OR - Obtain a passing score on the paraprofessional test
Position Summary:
As a teacher assistant, the primary responsibility is to assist the classroom teacher with activities and learningexercises and help maintain a friendly, inclusive atmosphere for all students. Teh teacher assistant will work with small groupsof students, as well as one on one with students to support instruction and provide assistance with behavioral needs. The teacher assistant will assistin preparing materials for lessons, monitorstudents, perform clerical duties, monitor the playground and cafeteria, and help keep the building tidy and safe.
Essential Duties:
- Collaborate with the classroom teacher to reinforce instruction andfacilitatelearning
- Create a positive learning environment suitable for the students' age and interests
- Arrange and prepare materials for instructional activities
- Help enforce behavioral standards for students
- Monitor and provide assistance to students as required
- Assist the classroom teacher with assigned tasks
- Ensure the safety of students, equipment and facilities
- Assist in general housekeeping duties
- Support classroom management to maintain order
- Perform various clerical tasks
- Participate in daily duty schedules
- Perform other duties as assigned
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Requirements- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Kelly Watson , Superintendent's Secretary
- 3003 N Broadway St
- Poteau, Oklahoma 74953
- Phone:
- Email: watsonk.ok.us
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