INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - SPED RESOURCE

Simpson Central Elem School; Magee (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Central Elem School is seeking a Teacher Assistant to provide instructional and classroom support to certified teachers, focusing on small groups and individual students. The role includes assisting with classroom management and supporting instructional activities in line with Mississippi guidelines and district policies.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, operating educational equipment, and assisting with student supervision in various settings, including field trips.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 48 semester hours of college credit from an accredited institution OR an associate's degree or higher OR a passing score on WorkKeys.
• Ability to work effectively with children and staff of diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of basic instructional strategies, classroom technology, and student support techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in delivering instruction and reinforcing lessons with individuals or small groups of students.
• Support classroom management by helping maintain order, monitoring student behavior, and reinforcing school rules.
• Prepare, organize, and distribute instructional materials and resources.
• Operate educational equipment, technology, and software as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with the supervision of students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, field trips, and other settings.
• Provide support for students with special needs, including implementing accommodations and modifications as outlined in IEPs/504 Plans under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Perform clerical tasks such as copying, filing, grading simple assignments, and recording student information.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, administrators, parents, and students while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and district policies.
• Attend required staff meetings, professional development sessions, and training workshops.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the teacher or school administrator.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Instructional strategies

Classroom technology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 semester hours of college credit

Associate's degree or higher

Passing WorkKeys score

Job description

Department: School

Reports to: Principal and Assigned Classroom Teacher

Status: Classified

Summary

The Teacher Assistant provides instructional and classroom support to certified teachers to enhance student learning and achievement. The role includes working with small groups and individual students, assisting with classroom management, and supporting instructional and non-instructional activities in accordance with Mississippi Department of Education guidelines and district policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent AND
• Completion of at least 48 semester hours of college credit from an accredited institution, OR
• An associate's degree or higher, OR
• A passing score on the WorkKeys.
• Ability to work effectively with children and staff of diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of basic instructional strategies, classroom technology, and student support techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to follow directions, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in delivering instruction and reinforcing lessons with individuals or small groups of students.
• Support classroom management by helping maintain order, monitoring student behavior, and reinforcing school rules.
• Prepare, organize, and distribute instructional materials and resources.
• Operate educational equipment, technology, and software as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with the supervision of students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, field trips, and other settings.
• Provide support for students with special needs, including implementing accommodations and modifications as outlined in IEPs/504 Plans under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Perform clerical tasks such as copying, filing, grading simple assignments, and recording student information.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, administrators, parents, and students while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and district policies.
• Attend required staff meetings, professional development sessions, and training workshops.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the teacher or school administrator.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to speak and listen for extended periods. The employee is also required to sit or stand for long periods, and regularly to move; use hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is further required to have the physical, mental, and emotional stamina to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the mental acuity to collect, evaluate, and interpret data; to reason; to define problems; to establish facts; to draw valid conclusions; and to make effective judgments and decisions.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Simpson County Board of Education Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Terms Of Employment

187 Days

Location: 06-MAGEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Posting Begin Date: 08/01/2026

Posting End Date: N/A

Full Time: Yes

Job Category: Non-Certified Application

Salary: 14.00 - 21.00

Licensed Position: No