INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, PRE-K Qualifications Must meet the following -
Early Childhood Associate's Degree
OR
Associate's Degree or 60 college credit hours AND 12 early childhood college credit hours or Completion of an early childhood training program
OR
High School diploma/GED AND Verification of Workkeys Scores AND 12 early childhood college credit hours or Completion of an early childhood training program
Demonstrate aptitude for work to be performed
Show a desire and willingness to work with children
Reports To
Building principal or designee
Under direct supervision of teacher
Job Goal
To provide a program for pre-kindergarten children which is designed to promote development of cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills of participating children.
Essential Functions
Works with students selected for participation in the pre-kindergarten project.
Assists school staff in scheduling selected students for project activities.
Follows a schedule of time periods with students each day as directed by supervising teacher.
Works with students in small and large groups.
Reinforces activities for a daily group from specific concepts designated and approved by teacher.
Assists with the personalized instructional sessions of pupils to meet needs indicated by the Basic Skills Checklists.
Implements planned activities for gross motor activities to be used to meet needs as designated by the Basic Skills Checklists.
Assumes non-instructional duties assigned by the principal before and after the class day as current hours per day will allow.
Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.
Salary Information
Classification:
Instructional Assistant (Pre K)
Scale:
Classified
Grade:
B
Days Employed:
190
Salary:
$14.00 per hour
Overtime:
Non-exempt
$14 hourly 7d ago
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Teacher Assistant - SPED Self contained
Meridian Public School District 4.0
Student assistant job in Mississippi
Student Support Services/LD/BD Self-Contained
Attachment(s):
Teacher Assistant.docx (2).pdf
$25k-31k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Teacher Assistant
Mississippi Department of Education 3.8
Student assistant job in Mississippi
TITLE: TEACHER ASSISTANT QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school diploma or equivalent 2. Passing scores on the "WorkKeys" Test or completion of 48 college credits 3. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing 4. Other requirements as outlined by the Board and the Administration.
SUPERVISES: N/A
REPORTS TO: Principal and Supervising Teacher
JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including, but are not limited to:
1. Assists in the general supervision of students in the halls, restrooms, playgrounds, or any other area of the school campus
2. Administers, scores, and records, such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students
3. Works with individual students or groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher
4. Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
5. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes
6. Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher
7. Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction
8. Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher
9. Assist with the supervision of students as assigned
10. Assists in planning and conducting field trips
11. Assists the teacher in materials preparation and in the instructional planning process
12. Attends parent-teacher conferences unless directed otherwise
13. Keeps bulletin board and other classroom learning displays up to date
14. Assists with such group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling
15. Assistsstudents in the library or media center as needed
16. Checks notebooks, corrects papers and supervises testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher
17. Checks and records student's attendance
18. Alerts the regular teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student
19. Substitutes for short duration for regular classroom teacher
20. Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher
21. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of a fully licensed teacher
22. May serve in other approved capacities such as, but not limited to:
a. ISS Monitor
b. Lab Assistant
23. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
24. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
25. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees
EVALUATION: Annually
$23k-31k yearly est. 10d ago
AES Teacher Assistant
Aberdeen School District
Student assistant job in Aberdeen, MS
The Assistant Teacher assists the teacher with instruction in reading, language arts, mathematics, and related activities.
Area of Responsibility
Duties include but not limited to the following:
Assist the classroom teacher in guiding students through positive and rewarding learning experiences
Provide direct assistance in improving students' basic skills in reading and in improving students' basic skills in other academic areas as required.
Operate within district policies and procedures
Adhere to policies and procedures established by the District
Report discipline problems or guidance/health needs to classroom teacher
Reinforce and teach basic skills with individual or small groups planning process (including lesson plans, checking students' work, etc.)
Attend parent-teacher conferences
Attend staff development meetings
Model good reading, writing, and speaking skills for students
Supervise students
Ensure that the District Curriculum, State test required Core Skills, and CRT are taught
Substitute in teacher's absence not to exceed three (3) consecutive days unless extreme circumstances
Perform other duties as assigned by teacher and/or principal
Supervisory/Program Areas
None
Qualifications
At least 48 hours of college course work and must pass the Writing or Business Writing ACT WorkKeys Assessment or
Associate Degree
Reports to the
Classroom teacher to whom assigned and principal of school
Term of Employment
187 days
$23k-30k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Pre-K Teacher Assistant
Hattiesburg Public School District 4.0
Student assistant job in Mississippi
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
TITLE: TEACHER ASSISTANT (Pre-Kindergarten)
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Associate's degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field; or Associates degree in any field and a specialization in early childhood education (12 hours of early childhood course credit, CDA, Montessori certification, or other equivalent certification).
2. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
3. Other requirements as outlined by the Board and the Administration.
SUPERVISES: N/A
REPORTS TO: Principal and Supervising Teacher
JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively TYPICAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including, but are not limited to:
1. Assists in the general supervision of students in the halls, restrooms, playgrounds, or any other area of the school campus
2. Administers, scores, and records, such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students
3. Works with individual students or groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher
4. Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
5. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes
6. Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher
7. Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction
8. Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher
9. Assist with the supervision of students as assigned
10. Assists in planning and conducting field trips
11. Assists the teacher in materials preparation and in the instructional planning process
12. Attends parent-teacher conferences unless directed otherwise
13. Keeps bulletin board and other classroom learning displays up to date
14. Assists with such group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling
15. Assistsstudents in the library or media center as needed
16. Checks notebooks, corrects papers and supervises testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher
17. Checks and records student's attendance
18. Alerts the regular teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student
19. Substitutes for short duration for regular classroom teacher
20. Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher
21. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of a fully licensed teacher
22. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
23. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
24. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees
EVALUATION: Annually
$27k-32k yearly est. 60d+ ago
SPED Teacher Assistant
Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District
Student assistant job in Starkville, MS
Assist the special education or regular education teacher in all phases of classroom activities to meet the needs of special education students.
Assists the special education teacher in implementing the components of each child's Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Assists the special education teacher in providing for the physical needs of the children in the class such as helping with toilet procedures, assisting in feeding the children, and attending to their individual needs.
Reports regularly and punctually to assigned work location and notifies supervisor or designee of impending absence in a timely manner.
Performs other duties related to serving special education students as assigned by the special education director, teacher and/or principal.
Professionalism:
Promotes a positive image of the school district program to the public.
Exhibits high expectations for self and students.
Demonstrates continued growth by participation in professional development activities.
Adheres to all safety procedures, rules, and policies to ensure the well-being of all students.
Reports regularly and punctually to assigned work location and notifies principal or designee of impending absence in a timely manner.
Maintains confidentiality of all student information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have completed at least 2 years of study (48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education; or
Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or
Met a rigorous standard of quality as determined by a formal assessment. (Mississippi Test: ACT WorkKeys -
Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics
and
Writing
Subtests)
$23k-30k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Teacher Assistant
Teach Mississippi 4.0
Student assistant job in Mississippi
School Support Staff/Teacher Assistant (187)
Date Available: 01/05/2026
District:
Oxford School District
$24k-30k yearly est. 33d ago
Teacher Assistant (2025-2026)
Forest Municipal School District
Student assistant job in Mississippi
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Available: 07/21/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Minimum Qualifications:
Completed at least 2 years of student at an institution of higher learning with a minimum of 48 hours OR
Obtained an associate's degree or higher OR
Passing score on the ACT WorkKeys
$23k-30k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Teacher Assistant- Multiple Grade Levels
Hinds County School District
Student assistant job in Mississippi
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
TEACHER ASSISTANT
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's degree from a community college or two years of work at a senior college (48 hours), or a Silver Level on the Work Keys test.
Satisfactory completion of school district's pre-employment test requirements
Ability and desire to work well with young children
REPORTS TO: Principal or his/her designee; under direct supervision of the classroom teacher
SUPERVISES: Students as assigned by the teacher
JOB SUMMARY: The basic function of this position is to assist in providing a well-organized and smoothly
functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Works cooperatively with the classroom teacher in the instructional planning process.
Assists, as directed, in improving students' basic skills in all academic areas.
Contributes to the development and implementation of a successful instructional program.
Assistsstudents by interpreting directions.
Assistsstudents with drill or additional instruction.
Assists/monitors students in small group sessions.
Assistsstudents with make-up work.
Reads to students as directed by the classroom teacher.
Monitors students and assists with classroom management.
Supervises independent student study.
Helps maintain an attractive and clean learning environment.
Assists classroom teacher with room arrangements such as learning centers or furniture placement.
Works harmoniously with administration, staff, students and parents.
Operates within the school district's policies and procedures.
Assists with student supervision on field trips.
Assists, as directed, in performing all clerical responsibilities handled or assigned by the classroom teacher.
Follows the district's policy on overtime and the requirements of the Wage and Hour Act.
Follows the district's fixed asset policy.
Attends and actively participates in required professional development programs.
Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
Assists in the fostering and promotion of a positive school climate.
Maintains a professional demeanor during all interactions between colleagues, parents, students and administration.
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EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.
$23k-30k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Teacher Assistant-SPED
Attala County School District
Student assistant job in Mississippi
Paraprofessional/Instructional
Date Available: 01/13/2026
Closing Date:
01/30/2026
Position Purpose
- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
- Assistsstudents in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
- Assistsstudents with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
- Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
- Assiststudents with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Additional Duties:
- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Travel Requirements
- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assiststudents.
- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile
- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
- High School diploma plus 48 hours of college level coursework
or
- High School diploma plus assciates degree
or
- High School diploma plus silver level on the WorkKeys
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Date:
$23k-30k yearly est. 5d ago
Teacher Assistant
Kosciusko School District
Student assistant job in Mississippi
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Available: 11/10/2025
Closing Date:
11/09/2025
Teacher Assistant
Position Purpose
Supervise and facilitate assignments for students assigned to the classroom
Use various instructional techniques to lead the classroom
Promote a structured, orderly, and positive learning environment, with a friendly attitude
Supervised by the building principal
Essential Job Functions
Maintain a classroom of respect towards all students and faculty members
Follow all rules and regulations listed in the school handbook
Equipment
Use standard office equipment, such as a computer and copiers
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Qualifying WorkKeys score (overall silver) preferred
48 college credit hours, as an associate's degree or higher, preferred
Number of days 187
$23k-30k yearly est. 60d+ ago
EL Teacher Assistant
Gulfport School District
Student assistant job in Mississippi
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
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$23k-30k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Pre-K Teacher Assistant
Holmes County Consolidated School District
Student assistant job in Mississippi
Elementary School Teaching
Attachment(s):
Job Description
$23k-30k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Teacher Assistant
Yazoo County School District
Student assistant job in Mississippi
Middle School Teaching
(High-Needs School)
Date Available: 07/21/2025
Closing Date:
06/28/2025
Description:
THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER.
$23k-30k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Teacher Assistant
Nettleton School District
Student assistant job in Mississippi
TITLE
Teacher Assistant
TYPE
Non-Exempt
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Assists the classroom teacher by performing assigned duties related to the learning process such as assembling and preparing instructional materials and monitoring students under the direction/supervision of the teacher or building administrator.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associates degree or 48 semester credit hours from accredited institutions; or High School Diploma or equivalent with addition of passing a rigorous Work Keys for purposes of determining highly qualified status for teacher assistants under the No Child Left Behind legislation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Basic knowledge and/or experience related to area of assignment.
Skilled in handling varied multiple duties.
Demonstrates initiative and self-direction.
Sufficient strength, agility, and dexterity. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to perform all performance responsibilities.
Willingness to serve all students.
Ability to work with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.
Ability to move about in room to monitor students and check work in classrooms with varied seating and desk organization patterns.
Ability to assist in the implementation of an instructional program and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior, including outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
REPORTS TO
Teacher and Principal
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
May substitute for the classroom teacher for short periods of time, if under the direction and guidance of plans provided by the teacher.
Performs clerical work related to instructional activities such as grading assignments, monitoring attendance, keeping lunch counts, collecting fees, maintaining files of student work, and the like.
Performs assigned duties related to the learning process.
Monitors students under the direction/supervision of the teacher or building administrator.
Serves bus, cafeteria, or hall duty.
Assists the teacher in assembling and preparing instructional materials.
Assists the teacher in the maintenance of a safe, clean, and attractive classroom.
Participates in staff development activities related to area of assignment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
187 days. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.
EVALUATION
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.
$23k-30k yearly est. 44d ago
Teacher Assistant - Elementary
Bay St.
Student assistant job in Mississippi
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Position Purpose
- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
- Assistsstudents in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Additional Duties:
- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assiststudents.
- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with all students.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Qualifications Profile
Applicants must have:
A. Completed at least 2 years of study (48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education;
or
B. Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree;
or
C.
Met a rigorous standard of quality as determined by a formal assessment. Mississippi uses ACT WorkKeys
assessment scores to measure this standard.
a.
Reading for information
Passing score = 4
b.
Applied Mathematics
Passing score = 4
c.
Writing
or
Business Writing
Passing score = 3
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
$23k-30k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Teacher Assistant - Special Education
Moss Point School District
Student assistant job in Mississippi
Student Support Services/Special Education Assistant
Date Available: 07/18/2025
Special Education (SPED) Teacher Assistant
Department/Site: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Qualifications: Associate Degree or higher, two years of college credits or Work Keys Test; prefer one year of experience working in a SPED classroom
Must enjoy working with children from a wide range of cultural backgrounds/disabilities, must show initiative and follow teacher's instructions, good writing communication skills; ability to push students in wheelchair and lifting required; Spanish a plus but not required. Official copy of transcript or Work Keys test required.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal & Community-Based SPED Teacher
SUPERVISES: None
JOB GOAL: To assist classroom teacher in performing duties that is instructional or clerical in nature and/or deliver services to students or parents.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (
not necessarily limited to the following
):
Provide assistance to students with special needs or those with physical and mental disabilities
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, personal hygiene care, feeding, issuance of medications, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
Observe student's performance, and record relevant data to assess program
Participate in faculty meetings, parent conferences, curriculum planning and preparation, student activities, assemblies and discipline management.
Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as charts, audio-visual aids, etc.
Distribute teaching materials to students (textbooks, workbooks, paper, pencils, etc.)
Distribute tests and homework assignments, and collect them when they are completed
Assist in bus loading and unloading
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must work indoors /outdoors supervising students, must stand, walk, bend constantly; frequent kneeling; some student disabilities may require lifting and pulling; work can be physically and emotionally challenging.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 187 days
Salary for this position shall be commensurate with the years of experience as determined under the policies and procedures of the Moss Point School District in accordance accordance with the District's pay scale.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board of Trustees' policy on evaluation of District personnel.
$23k-30k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Teacher Assistant (Multiple Openings)
Wilkinson County School District
Student assistant job in Mississippi
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Available: 2025-2026
Closing Date:
Until filled
Position Title: Teacher Assistant
Reports To: Classroom Teacher/School Principal
Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, typically teachers, to assist/support the teacher with various tasks, including providing one-on-one tutoring, reinforcing lessons, managing the classroom, and assisting with record-keeping to aide in the learning process for students.
Qualifications Profile
Hold an associate degree or higher
OR
Two Years or 48 College Credit Hours
(Transcript verification required)
OR
High School Diploma/GED AND Verification of WorkKeys Scores* (Silver Level Certification required.)
Prior experience working with children desirable.
Essential Job Functions
Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
Assistsstudents in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
Assistsstudents with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
Assiststudents with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note:
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Travel Requirements
Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assiststudents.
Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
$23k-30k yearly est. 9d ago
Teacher Assistant
Kemper County School District
Student assistant job in Mississippi
Elementary School Teaching/Teacher Assistant
KEMPER COUNTY SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
TEACHER ASSISTANT
TITLE: Teacher Assistant (Special Education)
QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of college or Associate Degree
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
REPORTS TO: Teacher and Principal
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follows school board policy and school rules and regulations.
Administers, scores, and records such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students.
Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing materials or skills.
Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.
Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
Keeps bulletin board and other classroom learning displays up-to-date.
Assists with such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and story-telling.
Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students.
Assistsstudents in the library or media center.
Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.
Checks and records student attendance.
Collects and records collection of money.
Helps students with their clothing.
Assists with lunch, snack, and cleanup routines.
Assists with wash-up and toilet routines.
Alerts the regular teacher to any problem or special information about individual students.
Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
Participates in in-service training programs as assigned.
Participates in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
Fosters good eating habits and table manners in children.
Assists teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas.
Assists with the supervision of children during regular play periods.
Collects and displays suitable material for educational displays.
Uses appropriate grammar and syntax - verbal and written.
Demonstrates concern for students as individuals.
Supports a positive classroom environment conducive to learning that fosters self esteem
Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher, Principal, Assistant Principal, and Superintendent.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten, eleven, or twelve-month year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the
Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
*Additional duties may be assigned by Administrator/Supervisor/Director.
$23k-30k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Teacher Assistant
Tunica County School District
Student assistant job in Mississippi
Support Staff/Teacher Aid
Date Available: TBD
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