Special Education Teacher Assistant- Kossuth Middle School

Alcorn School District; Corinth (MS); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Alcorn School District seeks a Special Education Teacher Assistant for Kossuth Middle School. Under supervision, you will support certified staff with students to meet instructional goals, and help with classroom activities, assessments, and materials preparation.

You will work with diverse learners, assist in non-instructional duties, and contribute to safe, productive classroom environments aligned with IEP aims.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• WorkKeys coursework or experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Word/Excel and basic computer skills.

Responsabilités

• Assist certified staff to support learning goals.
• Work with students individually or in small groups.
• Assist with assessments, classroom prep, and materials.
• Document student progress and maintain records.
• Assist with behavior management and classroom routines.
• Supervise students during non-instructional times and field trips.

Connaissances

Instruction support

Diverse student work

Communication skills

Word processing

Excel proficiency

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

WorkKeys experience or coursework

Outils

Word

Excel

Description du poste

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Alcorn School District

Special Education Teacher Assistant- Kossuth Middle School JobID: 1514

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted:
  10/30/2026
• Date Available:
  ASAP

Position Purpose

- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.

- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.

- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.

- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.

- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.

- Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.

- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.

- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications Profile

- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

- High School diploma or equivalent.

- Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of WorkKeys.

Postings current as of 11/2/2026 1:13:11 AM CST.