Teacher Assistant (Elementary/Middle School) Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Assistant Teacher role in Elementary/Middle School involves working closely with the classroom teacher to support instructional planning, improve students' basic skills, assist with classroom management, and maintain a positive learning environment. Responsibilities include small group sessions, make-up work assistance, and participation in professional development programs. This position reports to the Principal or designee and is evaluated based on the school board's personnel evaluation policy.
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.
