SPED Teacher Assistant (Elementary/Middle School) Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

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• TEACHER ASSISTANT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOMS

   

• QUALIFICATIONS

   

• Associate’s degree from a community college; two years of work at a senior college, or passing score on the state test
• Satisfactory completion of school district’s pre-employment test requirements
• Ability and desire to work well with young children and staff
• Ability to follow directions 

• REPORTS TO

• Assigned Special Education Teacher and Principal 

• 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 of the special educational department and available resource materials. 

• JOB DESCRIPTION

• Follows directions of the building-level principal and classroom teacher.
• Attends and participates in staff development activities.
• Follows school and district policies and procedures.
• Promotes a positive image of the district to the public.
• Models good reading, writing and speaking skills for students.
• Works harmoniously with staff and students
• Follows daily schedule as outlined by the teacher/principal.
• Reinforces teacher instruction in academic areas.
• Maintains confidentiality related to students with disabilities.
• Assists in small group sessions with reading, math and other academic areas.
• Assists in preparing materials.
• Follows the district’s policy on overtime and the requirements of the Wage and Hour Act.
• Follows the district’s fixed asset policy.
• Other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or principal related to the students in the class.
• Assists in the fostering and promotion of a positive school climate.
• Maintains a professional demeanor during all interactions between colleagues, parents, students and administration.
• Ability to lift, change and feed students that are unable to perform these tasks independently.

• EVALUATION

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

My signature below indicates that I am aware of the responsibilities of this job. I understand that I am required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct and that engagement in any acts that are contrary to the Hinds County School District Board Policy or harmful to the district are grounds for dismissal.