Kindergarten Learning Support Specialist

Decatur Public School District; Tennessee; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur Public School District is hiring a Kindergarten Alternative Ed Teaching Assistant. The role supports teachers in classrooms, assists with grading, and helps manage student safety and behavior. This is an internal only posting with duties aligned to the district's standards.

The position requires at least 60 college credits and eligibility for a teacher assistant certificate, reporting to Building Administrator. Work involves daytime school hours and school-based environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit.
• Hold or be eligible for teacher assistant certificate.
• Internal Only position under Decatur Public School District

Responsibilities

• Assist all students in daily academics as instructed by teachers.
• Assist in grading work and assign students individual academic work.
• Alert the teacher to special needs of individual students.
• Provide escorts and assistance to students as necessary.
• Maintain individual student records and collect materials for instruction.
• Ensure student safety and supervise behavior to reduce risk.
• Report unsafe conditions and accidents to the principal promptly.
• Support classroom management and respond to emergencies as needed.

Education

60 semester hours

Teacher assistant certificate eligibility

Job description

Decatur Public School District is hiring a Kindergarten Alternative Ed Teaching Assistant. The role supports teachers in classrooms, assists with grading, and helps manage student safety and behavior. This is an internal only posting with duties aligned to the district's standards.

The position requires at least 60 college credits and eligibility for a teacher assistant certificate, reporting to Building Administrator. Work involves daytime school hours and school-based environment.