AES Teacher Assistant

Aberdeen Elementary; Aberdeen (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeen Elementary in Aberdeen, Mississippi is seeking an AES Teacher Assistant to support teachers with reading, language arts, and math instruction, while supervising students and helping implement district policies. This role starts immediately and aligns with the 187-day school calendar.

The assistant helps deliver instruction, model communication skills, and participates in conferences and staff development to support student learning and classroom operations.

Qualifications

• Requires 48 college hours and passing ACT WorkKeys assessment or an Associate Degree.
• Assists the teacher with instruction in reading, language arts, and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in guiding students through positive and rewarding learning experiences
• Provide direct assistance in improving students' basic reading and math skills
• Operate within district policies and procedures
• Adhere to policies and procedures established by the District
• Report discipline problems or guidance/health needs to classroom teacher
• Reinforce and teach basic skills with individual or small groups planning process (including lesson plans, checking students' work, etc.)
• Attend parent-teacher conferences
• Attend staff development meetings
• Model reading, writing, and speaking skills for students
• Supervise students
• Ensure that the District Curriculum, State test required Core Skills, and CRT are taught
• Substitute in teacher’s absence not to exceed three (3) consecutive days unless extreme circumstances
• Perform other duties as assigned by teacher and/or principal

Skills

Reading support

Basic math instruction

Classroom supervision

Communication

Education

Associate Degree

48 hours college coursework

Job description

AES Teacher Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5905215

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Description of Position

The Assistant Teacher assists the teacher with instruction in reading, language arts, mathematics, and related activities.

Area of Responsibility

Duties include but not limited to the following:

• Assist the classroom teacher in guiding students through positive and rewarding learning experiences
• Provide direct assistance in improving students’ basic skills in reading and in improving students’ basic skills in other academic areas as required.
• Operate within district policies and procedures
• Adhere to policies and procedures established by the District
• Report discipline problems or guidance/health needs to classroom teacher
• Reinforce and teach basic skills with individual or small groups planning process (including lesson plans, checking students’ work, etc.)
• Attend parent-teacher conferences
• Attend staff development meetings
• Model good reading, writing, and speaking skills for students
• Supervise students
• Ensure that the District Curriculum, State test required Core Skills, and CRT are taught
• Substitute in teacher’s absence not to exceed three (3) consecutive days unless extreme circumstances
• Perform other duties as assigned by teacher and/or principal

Supervisory/Program Areas

None

Qualifications

• At least 48 hours of college course work and must pass the Writing or Business Writing ACT WorkKeys Assessment or
• Associate Degree

Reports to the

Classroom teacher to whom assigned and principal of school

Term of Employment

187 days

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Natasha Cheeks , AES Principal
• Aberdeen Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]