Teacher Assistant ISR SY 26-27

About the role

The Teacher Assistant supports the educational and instructional goals of the teacher by assisting in the development of individualized training programs for students.

Responsibilities

• Participate in district and school professional development programs.
• Comply with all district policies and procedures.
• Participate in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• This includes a minimum of thirty (30) minutes per week of instructional planning with the Certified Teacher.
• Model good reading, writing, and speaking skills for students.
• Work directly with students reinforcing skills taught by a certified teacher, including conducting learning exercises with large and small groups of children in areas of basic language, reading, mathematics, and social skills.
• Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Monitor written assignments and report to the certified teacher when misunderstandings are detected for immediate re-teaching/reinforcing purposes.
• Alert the certified teacher to the special needs of individual children.
• Provide escort and assistance to students as necessary, including but not limited to the cafeteria, restroom, water fountain, and playground.
• Remain alert at all times to hazards such as obstructed walkways, unsafe playground equipment, unauthorized personnel on school properties, unsafe floor surfaces, and any other unsafe conditions.
• Assist the certified teacher in maintaining individual student records.
• Collect and display suitable material for educational displays.
• Aid the certified teacher in coaching physical activities that strengthen large motor skills.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent, and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least 2 years of study forty-eight (48) semester hours, at an institution of higher education; or obtained an associate’s degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality as determined by a formal assessment, (Mississippi Test: ACT Work Keys – Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics and Writing Subtests).
• In accordance with Mississippi Code S37-9-17, all personnel employed by the public-school system shall be required to pass a criminal background check and a current child abuse registry check.
• A satisfactory employment record.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of educational materials and methods.

Benefits

• Salary in accordance with the Administrative Salary Schedule as approved by the Harrison County School District.
• 184 days annually.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

184 days annually

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent, and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.