SPED Teacher Assistant — Classroom & Behavior Support

Oxford School District; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford School District in Mississippi is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support certified teachers, reinforce instruction, supervise students, and perform clerical tasks to keep the classroom organized.

This full-time TA position offers an hourly pay scale of $17.39 to $20.47, plus an annual $1,000 supplement. The role includes assisting with instructional activities and implementing behavior plans in a supportive special education setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide Instructional Support (35%): Assist classroom teacher with instructional duties and specialized tasks
• Provide Instructional Support (35%): Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups
• Provide Instructional Support (35%): Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher/therapist
• Provide Instructional Support (35%): Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials
• Provide Instructional Support (35%): Assist students with electronic communication devices, switches, pointers, feeders
• Provide Instructional Support (35%): Perform clerical tasks (copies, filing)
• Provide Instructional Support (35%): Maintain instructional materials
• Provide Instructional Support (35%): Administer tests, homework, make-up work
• Provide Instructional Support (35%): Serve as information source for substitute teachers
• Provide Instructional Support (35%): Participate in development and support of special education programs
• Provide Student Behavior & Safety Support (30%): Participate in implementing student behavior plans
• Provide Student Behavior & Safety Support (30%): Assist with behavior modification and de-escalation techniques
• Provide Student Behavior & Safety Support (30%): Monitor students in various environments to maintain safety
• Provide Student Behavior & Safety Support (30%): Monitor student behavior, time-outs, and in-class detentions
• Provide Student Behavior & Safety Support (30%): Encourage positive attitudes and self-esteem

Job description

Oxford School District in Mississippi is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support certified teachers, reinforce instruction, supervise students, and perform clerical tasks to keep the classroom organized.

This full-time TA position offers an hourly pay scale of $17.39 to $20.47, plus an annual $1,000 supplement. The role includes assisting with instructional activities and implementing behavior plans in a supportive special education setting.