Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant Jenks Public Schools Freshman Academy - Jenks, Oklahoma Position Overview Position: Instructional Assistant Reports to: Principal and Instructional Lead Teacher Supervises: None Position Goal: Assist certified staff in meeting individual student needs within a variety of instructional settings. Qualifications Tier 1: Bachelor’s Degree required. Tier 2: High School diploma or GED required. Meet Every Student Succeeds Act requirements: Completed at least 2 years of study (48 hours) at a postsecondary institution. Hold an associate’s degree or higher. Obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through successful completion of the ACT, WorkKeys Assessment, or passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test with a score of 455 or higher. Passed the Oklahoma General Education (OGET) Test. Bilingual in English and another district prominent language. Continued Qualifications for Tier 1 and Tier 2: Good interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults. Computer application skills. Satisfy all district requirements regarding physical health and citizenship. Acceptable alternatives to the above qualifications as determined by the Board. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Provide reinforcement of math, English, reading, social studies, science, and other subjects. Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce or remediate learning materials introduced by the teacher. Assist in the supervision of students. Check notebooks, correct papers, record attendance and grades, supervise testing and assessments, and maintain records as assigned. Serve as source of information and help to substitute teachers in the absence of the regular teacher, or act as substitute teacher when assigned. Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information. Organize, distribute, collect, and prepare materials such as project materials and student manipulatives. Supervise students in various instructional settings. Collaborate with teachers across curricular areas. Assist with a variety of instructional situations. Execute additional assignments as designated by the principal or lead teacher. Perform all other duties as assigned. Employment Terms Term: Nine (9) month classified hourly contract FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay: $17.68 per hour Classified Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation Position Type: Full-Time Physical Demands Stand, sit, twist, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch for extended periods. Lifting or moving up to 20 pounds with hands and tools. Repetitive use of fingers and hands. Occasional reach overhead, lift or move up to 40 pounds. Visual: close, color, peripheral, and depth perception; adjust focus. Hearing/Speaking: Adequate for exchanging information. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency, or work visa required. Contact Information Luke Gray, Site Principal Freshman Academy Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education