Teacher Assistant SPED 2026-2027 SY

About the role

The Teacher Assistant position at Saucier Elementary 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 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 other unsafe conditions.
• Aid 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.

Requirements

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 is also required.

Qualifications

Must have a satisfactory employment record.

Skills

None specifically listed.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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

Evaluation

Performance of the Teacher Assistant will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions in the School Board Policies and Procedures.

FLSA Status

Not Exempt