Education Support Specialist — Reading & Math

Aberdeen Elementary; Aberdeen (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeen Elementary in Aberdeen, Mississippi is seeking an AES Teacher Assistant to support teachers with reading, language arts, and math instruction, while supervising students and helping implement district policies. This role starts immediately and aligns with the 187-day school calendar.

The assistant helps deliver instruction, model communication skills, and participates in conferences and staff development to support student learning and classroom operations.

Qualifications

• Requires 48 college hours and passing ACT WorkKeys assessment or an Associate Degree.
• Assists the teacher with instruction in reading, language arts, and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in guiding students through positive and rewarding learning experiences
• Provide direct assistance in improving students' basic reading and math skills
• Operate within district policies and procedures
• Adhere to policies and procedures established by the District
• Report discipline problems or guidance/health needs to classroom teacher
• Reinforce and teach basic skills with individual or small groups planning process (including lesson plans, checking students' work, etc.)
• Attend parent-teacher conferences
• Attend staff development meetings
• Model reading, writing, and speaking skills for students
• Supervise students
• Ensure that the District Curriculum, State test required Core Skills, and CRT are taught
• Substitute in teacher’s absence not to exceed three (3) consecutive days unless extreme circumstances
• Perform other duties as assigned by teacher and/or principal

Skills

Reading support

Basic math instruction

Classroom supervision

Communication

Education

Associate Degree

48 hours college coursework

Job description

Aberdeen Elementary in Aberdeen, Mississippi is seeking an AES Teacher Assistant to support teachers with reading, language arts, and math instruction, while supervising students and helping implement district policies. This role starts immediately and aligns with the 187-day school calendar.

The assistant helps deliver instruction, model communication skills, and participates in conferences and staff development to support student learning and classroom operations.