Classroom Support Aide for Student Growth

D'iberville High School; Lyman (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison County School District is seeking a Teacher Assistant for 184 days annually, working at 28 Lyman Elementary. The position reports to building leadership and certified teachers, supporting instructional goals and classroom activities.

The ideal candidate will help with reading, math, language, and social skills, participate in professional development, and ensure student safety. A background check and child abuse registry clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least 2 years of study forty-eight (48) semester hours, at an institution of higher education; or obtained an associate’s degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality as determined by a formal assessment, (Mississippi Test: ACT Work Keys – Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics and Writing Subtests).
• In accordance with Mississippi Code S37-9-17, all personnel employed by the public-school system shall be required to pass a criminal background check and a current child abuse registry check.
• A satisfactory employment record.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the district and school professional development programs.
• Comply with all district policies and procedures.
• Participate in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning. This will include a minimum of thirty (30) minutes per week, of instructional planning with the Certified Teacher.
• Model good reading, writing, and speaking skills for students.
• Work directly with the students reinforcing skills taught by a certified teacher included but not limited to the following: conducting learning exercises with large and small groups of children in areas of basic language, reading, mathematics, and social skills. Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Monitors written assignments as students’ work and reporting to certified teacher when misunderstanding of an assignment is detected for immediate re-teaching/reinforcing purposes.
• Alerts the certified teacher to special needs of individual children.
• Provides escort and assistance to students’ as necessary including but not limited too the following: cafeteria, restroom, water fountain, and playground.
• Remain alert at all times to hazards including, but not limited too the following: obstructed walkways, unsafe playground equipment, unauthorized personnel on school properties, unsafe floor surfaces, and any other unsafe conditions.
• Assist certified teacher in maintaining individual records of students.
• Collects and displays suitable material for educational displays.
• Assist the certified teacher in coaching physical activities that strengthen large motor skills.
• Any other duties within the scope of this job description as assigned by the Principal and/or Certified Teacher.

Education

Two years of college or associate degree

Job description

Harrison County School District is seeking a Teacher Assistant for 184 days annually, working at 28 Lyman Elementary. The position reports to building leadership and certified teachers, supporting instructional goals and classroom activities.

The ideal candidate will help with reading, math, language, and social skills, participate in professional development, and ensure student safety. A background check and child abuse registry clearance are required.