Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant Job Details

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
May 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Aug 7, 2026

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: Instructional Assistant

Reports to: Principal and Instructional Lead Teacher

Supervises: None

• Tier 1: Bachelor's Degree required.
• Tier 2: High School diploma or GED required.
• Satisfy Every Student Succeeds Act requirements by:
• Completed at least 2 years of study (48 hrs.) at an institution of higher ed, or
• Hold an associate’s degree or higher, or
• Obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through successful completion of the ACT, Work Keys Assessment, or passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test - Passing Score is 455, or
• Passed the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test.
• Bilingual in English and other district prominent languages.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults required.
• Computer application skills required.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Assist certified staff in meeting individual student needs within a variety of instructional settings.

• Reinforcements of math, english, reading, social studies, science and other subjects.
• Works with individuals and small groups of students to reinforce or remediate learning materials and skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists in the supervision of students.
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers, records attendance and grades, supervises testing and assessments, and maintains records as assigned by the teacher.
• Serves as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher or may be assigned as the substitute teacher.
• Maintains a level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of certified teachers.
• Organizes, distributes, collects, and prepare materials, i.e. project materials, student manipulatives, etc.
• Supervises students in a variety of instructional settings.
• Collaborates with teachers in curricular areas.
• Assists with a variety of instructional situations.
• Assist with other assignments as may be designated by principal or lead teacher.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Nine (9) month classified hourly contract

Non-Exempt

Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation

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

Regular Requirements:
Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements:
Reach with hands and arms overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements:
Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements:
Adequate to exchange information.

Full-Time

$17.68 Per Hour

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Catrina Thomas , Site Principal
• East Intermediate
• Phone:
• Email: catrina.thomas