Classroom Support Assistant - 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

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