Private School Teacher Assistant

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment so that students may learn effectively. Although teacher assistants serve students attending private schools, the teacher assistant is an employee of Tulsa Public Schools and reports to the Assistant Director of Grant Compliance. Teacher assistants working in the private schools must supplement and not supplant other services provided by the private school.

• High School diploma or equivalent in required
• At least 48 hours of approved college credit or an associate degree from an accredited school is required for those in a Title I school; this is preferred for those in non-Title schools

• Must pass Highly Qualified if less than 48 hours of approved college
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others
• Demonstrate self-discipline and initiative
• Follow federal, state and district guidelines

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life.

Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.