Full-Time SPED Teacher Assistant – Classroom Support

Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary, in Starkville, Mississippi, seeks a SPED Teacher Assistant to support the special education program and collaborate with the lead teacher in daily activities.

The role involves assisting with IEP implementations, addressing students’ physical needs, and maintaining confidentiality of student information; regular attendance and communication with supervisors are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of college study (48 semester hours) or an associate’s degree.
• Meets a rigorous standard of quality as determined by assessments.
• Experience supporting students with special needs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education or regular education teacher in all classroom activities.
• Help implement components of each child’s IEP.
• Attend to physical needs of children, including toilet procedures and feeding assistance.
• Report regularly to the assigned work location and notify of absences promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the SPED director, teacher or principal.

Skills

Classroom support

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Education

Two years of college credit / Associate degree

Mississippi standard ACT WorkKeys compatibility

Job description

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary, in Starkville, Mississippi, seeks a SPED Teacher Assistant to support the special education program and collaborate with the lead teacher in daily activities.

The role involves assisting with IEP implementations, addressing students’ physical needs, and maintaining confidentiality of student information; regular attendance and communication with supervisors are required.