Assistant - Title VI Teacher Assistant- East

Ponca City Schools•Ponca City, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates implementation of Title VII services at the school site. This role provides academic support to ensure student success, including tutoring in reading and math, under the guidance of teachers. The assistant maintains progress records, attends conferences for Indian students, and completes necessary forms. They also counsel students at risk of failing or dropping out, refer them to appropriate agencies, and work with school staff to foster positive interactions. Home visits may be required, and the assistant determines parent cost needs, referring them to resources. This position may also serve as a resource person on cultural issues and assists with Title VII activities, adhering to all Board of Education policies and procedures.

Requirements

48 Hours College Credit OR Passing Score on Paraprofessional Test
High School Diploma or Equivalent

Responsibilities

Provides academic support to ensure student success in school under the guidance of teachers.
Provides tutoring for targeted students in reading and math under the guidance of teachers.
Maintains progress records on all students tutored.
Attends conferences for Indian students related to academic performance as needed.
Attends other school functions as needed.
Keeps records as needed for compliance with program requirements.
Completes the 506 forms at respective school sites.
Counsels with students who are in danger of failing or dropping out of school and refers these students to appropriate agencies for additional support.
Works with school principals, counselors, and teachers to support and facilitate positive teacher-pupil interaction and teacher-parent support.
Provides feedback to parents, teachers, and administrators regarding possible problem situations.
Refers all concerns to the appropriate administrator.
Makes home visits to Indian students' homes as necessary.
Determines parent cost needs of Indian students and refers students or parents to the appropriate resources for assistance.
Assumes other duties that arise as the program develops such as serving as a resource person on cultural issues for classroom teachers.
Assists with all Title VII activities as needed.
Complies with all Board of Education policies and procedures.
Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.