Compassionate SPED Teacher Assistant: Make a Difference

Harrison; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison County School District, located at 54 West Harrison Middle, seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant (Sped) to support students with disabilities daily. You will assist the classroom teacher with individualized instruction, small-group work, and supervision under guidance, ensuring safety and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include helping with reading and math tasks, preparing materials, and coordinating with parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least 2 years of college or an associate's degree or meet a Mississippi standard.
• Criminal background check and child abuse registry check required.
• Demonstrate aptitude for working with young students.
• Attend teacher assistant workshops.
• Pleasing personality and professional demeanor.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Responsibilities

• Hear students in recitation, reading, and other tasks; guide but not teach.
• Assist the teacher with individualized and diagnostic instruction.
• Support individual needs of students while others are with groups.
• Supervise small group activities.
• Arrange displays and assist in setting up interest corners.
• Assist absentees to make up work.

Skills

Aptitude for working with young

Pleasant personality

Professional demeanor

Record keeping

Education

Two years of college / 48 semester hours

Associate’s degree

Mississippi Work Keys standard

Job description

Harrison County School District, located at 54 West Harrison Middle, seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant (Sped) to support students with disabilities daily. You will assist the classroom teacher with individualized instruction, small-group work, and supervision under guidance, ensuring safety and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include helping with reading and math tasks, preparing materials, and coordinating with parents and staff.