Native American Education Instructional Assistant

Native American Education Instructional Assistant

Starting Date:
Aug 7, 2026

This position supports Native American Education students by reinforcing core subject instruction across multiple instructional settings.

• 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 education,
• 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 (passing score is 455), or
• Passed the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults required.
• Computer application skills required.
• Satisfy all district requirements regarding physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reinforce core subject instruction for Native American Education students within a variety of instructional settings.

• Reinforce mathematics, English, reading, social studies, science, and other subjects.
• Work with Native American Education students to reinforce or remediate learning materials and skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist in the supervision of Native American Education students.
• Maintain a level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected of certified teachers.
• Organize, distribute, collect, and prepare materials (e.g., project materials, student manipulatives).
• Collaborate with teachers in curricular areas.
• Assist with a variety of instructional situations.
• Send monthly reports to the Native American Education Coordinator.
• Help with Native American Education–related cultural activities for school site and/or community.
• Follow Native American Education policy as established in the Native American Education Program & Procedures Handbook.
• 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.