Teacher Assistant (Elementary/Middle School) Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Assistant Teacher position at the Elementary/Middle School involves working closely with the classroom teacher to create a conducive learning environment. Responsibilities include assisting with instructional planning, improving students' basic skills, and helping with classroom management. The position reports to the Principal or designee and requires adherence to school policies and procedures.
Company:
Hinds County School District
Salary:
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Job Description
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- Assistant Teacher
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QUALIFICATIONS
- https://www.mdek12.org/sites/default/files/Assistant%20Teacher%20Requirements.pdf
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REPORTS TO
- Principal or his/her designee; under direct supervision of the classroom teacher
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SUPERVISES
- Students as assigned by the teacher
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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.
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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
- Assists students by interpreting directions
- Assists students with drill or additional instruction
- Assists/monitors students in small group sessions
- Assists students 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.
