Teacher Assistant

Location: Bel-Aire Elementary

Full-time, 184-day application schedule

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years of study (forty-eight semester hours) at an institution of higher education; or
• Obtained an associate’s degree; or
• Met a rigorous standard of quality via a formal assessment (Mississippi Test: ACT Work Keys – Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Writing subtests).

All personnel must pass a criminal background check and a current child-abuse registry check. A satisfactory employment record is required.

Reports To

Building Principal, Assistant Principal, and Certified Teacher

Responsibilities

• Participate in district and school professional-development programs and comply with all district policies and procedures.
• Engage in a minimum of thirty minutes per week of instructional planning with the Certified Teacher.
• Model good reading, writing, and speaking skills for students.
• Work directly with students to reinforce skills taught by the certified teacher, including:
  • Conducting learning exercises with large and small groups in basic language, reading, mathematics, and social skills.
  • Guiding children in harmonious group work and play.
• Monitor written assignments, detect misunderstandings, and report them to the certified teacher for immediate re-teaching or reinforcement.
• Alert the certified teacher to special needs of individual children.
• Provide escort and assistance to students in cafeteria, restroom, water fountain, playground, and other areas.
• Remain alert to hazards such as obstructed walkways, unsafe playground equipment, unauthorized personnel, unsafe floor surfaces, and other unsafe conditions.
• Assist the certified teacher in maintaining individual student records.
• Collect and display suitable materials for educational displays.
• Assist the certified teacher in coaching physical activities that strengthen large motor skills.
• Perform any other duties within the scope of this job description as assigned by the Principal and/or Certified Teacher.
• Perform related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent, or other central-office administrators.

Equipment

Standard classroom materials.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school-district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands

Work in a standard school-building environment.

Schedule

184 days annually.