2026-27 Tier 1 Paraprofessional (Pre K TA)

Midwest City - Del City School District Country Estates Elementary - Midwest City, Oklahoma 2026-27 Tier 1 Paraprofessional (Pre K TA) Job Details Job ID: 5703591 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

To assist and provide support to the lead teacher in charge of the classroom. Duties include reinforcing lessons by tutoring individuals or small groups of students, assisting in creating and carrying out lesson plans, and aiding in maintaining a safe and appropriate classroom environment in order that students may learn effectively. Qualification Requirements High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Have obtained an associate's degree (or higher); or have taken and passed the WorkKeys test, the Oklahoma General Education Test, or completed 48 hours of collegiate studies at an accredited university. This is a required component for employment. Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist the classroom teacher with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment. Conduct learning activities with both large and small groups of children. Communicate with and work cohesively with the classroom teacher to ensure a safe and productive learning environment. Assist with the supervision of children during instructional periods. Oversee students during non-instructional times including transitions, lunch and recess, arrival and dismissal, and on field trips. Ensure the classroom environment is safe and clean. Assist with technology-related instructional programs. Collaborate with the classroom teacher to recognize the issues students are facing and recommend solutions. Develop a positive rapport with students. Additional duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor or above. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop appropriate individual educational programs (IEP). Assist students with daily tasks as directed by the teacher. Assist teachers with conducting lessons, managing the classroom and developing materials. Track student progress during the school year and create reports to let parents understand what their children are learning. Communicate with educational and related services staff, and other professionals concerned with the student’s educational progress. Work with small group activities. Assist students with appropriate behavior. Assist teachers in providing those activities that serve to enhance the student’s quality of life (showering, diaper changing, etc.). Assist the teacher with the implementation of individualized educational programs. Additional duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor. Language and Grammar Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to compose and write grammatically correct correspondence and memos. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, schedule form, or blueprint form. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up or more than 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to or more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fume or airborne particles. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, extreme cold (including outdoors), extreme heat (including direct sunlight), risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment will vary from somewhat loud to extremely loud. To ensure continuity of services, a different work location may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. An employee’s eligibility for a varied work location will be determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for this change will be distributed by the employee’s supervisor, based on his/her role and responsibilities. Supervisory Responsibilities Employee may occasionally be required to supervise a varying number of employees in the overall direction, coordination, and completion of tasks as assigned. Position Type Position Type: Full-Time Salary Salary: $18,379.40 Per Year Job Categories Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA #J-18808-Ljbffr Mid--del-School-District