Assistant Teacher- Amory Middle School

Amory Middle School; Amory (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Amory Middle School seeks a Teacher Assistant to support the classroom teacher with instructional materials, monitoring students, and general duties under supervision. The role is non-exempt and begins immediately, with duties spanning instructional support, clerical tasks, and supervision across various school settings.

The assistant will collaborate with teachers, staff, and administrators to maintain a safe, organized environment and help ensure student success throughout a typical 187-day

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years of study (48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education.
• Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree.
• Met a rigorous standard of quality as determined by a formal assessment. Mississippi uses ACT WorkKeys assessment scores to measure this standard.
• Reading for Information Passing score = 4
• Applied Mathematics Passing score = 4
• Writing or Business Writing Passing score = 3

Responsibilities

• May substitute for the classroom teacher for short periods of time, if under the direction and guidance of plans provided by the teacher.
• Performs clerical work related to instructional activities such as grading assignments, monitoring attendance, keeping lunch counts, collecting fees, maintaining files of student work, and the like
• Performs assigned duties related to the learning process
• Monitors students under the direction/supervision of the teacher or building administrator
• Assists with bus, cafeteria, or hall duty
• Assists the teacher in assembling and preparing instructional materials
• Assists the teacher in the maintenance of a safe, clean, and attractive classroom
• Participates in staff development activities related to area of assignment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic knowledge

Multi-tasking

Initiative

Communication skills

Student engagement

Team collaboration

Classroom monitoring

Safety awareness

Education

48 semester hours

Associate degree or higher

ACT WorkKeys scores (Reading 4, Math 4, Writing 3)

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE

Teacher Assistant - Amory Middle School

POSITION TYPE

Non- Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Assistant Teacher assists the classroom teacher by performing assigned duties related to the learning process such as assembling and preparing instructional materials and monitoring students under the direction/supervision of the teacher or building administrator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have:

• Completed at least 2 years of study (48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education; or
• Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
• Met a rigorous standard of quality as determined by a formal assessment. Mississippi uses ACT WorkKeys assessment scores to measure this standard.
• Reading for Information Passing score = 4
• Applied Mathematics Passing score = 4
• Writing or Business Writing Passing score = 3

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge and/or experience related to area of assignment
• Skilled in handling varied multiple duties
• Demonstrates initiative and self-direction
• Sufficient strength, agility, and dexterity
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to perform all performance responsibilities
• Willingness to serve all students
• Ability to work with students, teachers, administrators, and parents
• Ability to move about in room to monitor students and check work in classrooms with varied seating and desk organization patterns
• Ability to assist in the implementation of instructional program and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior, including outdoor activity, gymnasiums, etc,
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

REPORTS TO

School Administrator

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• May substitute for the classroom teacher for short periods of time, if under the direction and guidance of plans provided by the teacher
• Performs clerical work related to instructional activities such as grading assignments, monitoring attendance, keeping lunch counts, collecting fees, maintaining files of student work, and the like
• Performs assigned duties related to the learning process
• Monitors students under the direction/supervision of the teacher or building administrator
• Assists with bus, cafeteria, or hall duty
• Assists the teacher in assembling and preparing instructional materials
• Assists the teacher in the maintenance of a safe, clean, and attractive classroom
• Participates in staff development activities related to area of assignment
• Performs other duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

187 days salary according to School Board Pay Schedule

EVALUATION

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on the evaluation of non-licensed personnel.

DAYS WORKED 187

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Position Type: Full-Time

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