Classroom Support Specialist

Hinds County School District; Raymond (MS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinds County School District in Raymond, MS invites applications for a Teacher Assistant. The role supports the classroom teacher, assists with instructional activities, monitors student behavior, and helps maintain a productive learning environment.

The position requires an Associate’s degree or 48 college hours or Silver Work Keys level, and the ability to work well with young learners. Pre-employment testing is required and the incumbent collaborates with staff, students, and parents.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a community college or two years of work at a senior college (48 hours).
• Satisfactory completion of school district’s pre-employment test requirements.
• Ability and desire to work well with young children.

Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with the classroom teacher in the instructional planning process.
• Assists, as directed, in improving students’ basic skills in all academic areas.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of a successful instructional program.
• Assists students by interpreting directions.
• Assists students with drill or additional instruction.
• Assists/monitors students in small group sessions.
• Assists students with make-up work.
• Reads to students as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Monitors students and assists with classroom management.
• Supervises independent student study.
• Helps maintain an attractive and clean learning environment.
• Assists classroom teacher with room arrangements such as learning centers or furniture placement.
• Works harmoniously with administration, staff, students and parents.
• Operates within the school district’s policies and procedures.
• Assists with student supervision on field trips.
• Assists, as directed, in performing all clerical responsibilities handled or assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Follows the district’s policy on overtime and the requirements of the Wage and Hour Act.
• Follows the district’s fixed asset policy.
• Attends and actively participates in required professional development programs.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
• Assists in the fostering and promotion of a positive school climate.
• Maintains a professional demeanor during all interactions between colleagues, parents, students and administration.

Skills

Ability to work with young children

Education

Associate’s degree or 48 hours of college

Job description

Hinds County School District in Raymond, MS invites applications for a Teacher Assistant. The role supports the classroom teacher, assists with instructional activities, monitors student behavior, and helps maintain a productive learning environment.

The position requires an Associate’s degree or 48 college hours or Silver Work Keys level, and the ability to work well with young learners. Pre-employment testing is required and the incumbent collaborates with staff, students, and parents.