2026-2027 Special Education Teacher Assistant

Hattiesburg Public School District; Hattiesburg (MS); Presencial; USD 28 000 - 36 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Hattiesburg Public School District seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant at Hattiesburg High School to support teachers, supervise students, and reinforce instruction in a dynamic classroom environment.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with strong oral and written communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting with lesson delivery, field trips, and assessment administration while maintaining confidentiality and a positive learning culture.

Qualificações

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Support student learning with clear instruction and feedback.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with supervision and monitoring of students in classrooms and other areas.
• Reinforce instruction, support interventions, facilitate learning activities, and meet student needs.
• Administer, score, and record tests and assessments as directed by the teacher.
• Operate and care for classroom equipment and instructional materials.
• Help students master equipment and materials assigned by the teacher.
• Distribute and collect workbooks and papers for instruction.
• Assist in planning and conducting field trips.
• Prepare instructional materials and assist in planning processes.
• Attend parent-teacher conferences unless directed otherwise.
• Keep displays and bulletin boards up to date.
• Assist with group activities like drill work, reading aloud, storytelling.
• Assist in the library or media center as needed.
• Check notebooks, correct papers, supervise tests and makeup work.
• Check attendance records and report issues to the teacher.
• Provide timely information about students to the teacher.
• Substitute for short durations as needed by the regular teacher.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
• May serve in approved capacities such as ISI Monitor or Lab Assistant.
• Maintain a safe, structured, positive learning environment.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Classroom supervision

Interpersonal skills

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

2026-2027 Special Education Teacher Assistant JobID: 2101

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted:
  8/7/2026
• Location:
  Hattiesburg High School

TITLE: TEACHER ASSISTANT

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Passing scores on the "WorkKeys" Test or completion of 48 college credits
3. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
4. Other requirements as outlined by the Board and the Administration.

SUPERVISES

N/A

REPORTS TO

Principal and Supervising Teacher

JOB GOAL

To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including, but are not limited to:
1. Assists with the supervision and monitoring of students in classrooms and other assigned areas
2. Assists teachers in reinforcing instruction, supporting interventions, facilitating learning activities, and meeting individual student needs.
3. Administers, scores, and records, such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students
4. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes
5. Helps students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher
6. Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction
7. Assists in planning and conducting field trips
8. Assists the teacher in materials preparation and in the instructional planning process
9. Attends parent-teacher conferences unless directed otherwise
10. Keeps bulletin board and other classroom learning displays up to date
11. Assists with such group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling
12. Assists students in the library or media center as needed
13. Checks notebooks, corrects papers and supervises testing and makeup work as assigned by teacher
14. Checks and records student's attendance
15. Alerts the regular teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student
16. Substitutes for short duration for regular classroom teacher
17. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of a fully licensed teacher
18. May serve in other approved capacities such as, but not limited to ISI Monitor or Lab Assistant
19. Maintains a safe, structured, and positive learning environment that supports student engagement and appropriate behavior.
20. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
21. Supports the Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
22. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees