Teaching Assistant

Starting Date: Immediately

Teacher Assistant

Eastside Elementary, Sallisaw, Oklahoma

Principal

• High School Diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively with the Teacher.

• Assist the Teacher in preparing and organizing instructional materials, including but not limited to lesson plans, worksheets, and visual aids.
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction to students under the direction of the Teacher, adapting materials and activities to meet students' needs.
• Help to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans as directed by the Teacher.
• Support the Teacher in maintaining a neat, orderly, and safe classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom management and student discipline, following the Teacher’s guidelines.
• Monitor student progress and assist the Teacher in collecting data on student performance.
• Provide support during transitions, assemblies, field trips, and other school activities.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning and provide additional support.
• Assist the Teacher in communicating with parents through notes, phone calls, or conferences.
• Operate and assist students with technology and instructional equipment.
• Attend relevant meetings and professional development sessions as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Teacher or Principal.

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 enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Stand for extended periods; walk; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulder, and horizontally; repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to students; lift/move up to 25 pounds.

Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Adequate to exchange information.

Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jon Jones , Principal
• Eastside Elementary School
• Email: jon.jones