Ponca City Public Schools

Job Description

Teacher Assistant

Reports to:                 Assigned Teacher and Building Principal

Supervises:                 N/A

Qualifications:           48 Hours College Credit OR Passing Score on Paraprofessional Test

                                      High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job Goal:                     Assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities.

Employment Terms: 10  Month Contract, 6.75 Hours per Day, Exclusive of a Lunch

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt

Evaluation:                 Annually by Site Principal

Physical Demands:   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: Sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach at, below and above shoulder level, repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment; lift/move up to 15 pounds

Occasional Requirements: Walk, reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 25 pounds

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

Hearing/Speaking Requirements:  Adequate to exchange information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Note - these duties vary based upon the individual student needs. Typical duties may include:

1. Assists in small group pupil instruction; tutors pupils at teacher's request;
2. Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions.
3. Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units.
4. Handles attendance reports and related clerical functions with the teacher, secretary, or principal.
5. Assists in assembling and hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current.
6. Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual, and etc.
7. Escorts children to and from various rooms.
8. Demonstrates understanding of children and their learning needs, by taking direction from the Certified Teacher.
9. Performs related services as needed under the direction of the teacher.
10. Assists with various duties as assigned by principal.
11. Implements IEP objectives under the direction of the teacher.
12. Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.