Teacher Assistant - Behavior Modification

D'iberville High School; Lyman (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison County School District in Mississippi seeks a Teacher Assistant - Behavior Modification to support certified teachers by planning and developing individualized training programs for students.

The candidate must have at least 48 college hours or an associate degree, plus pass criminal background and child abuse registry checks and maintain a satisfactory employment record. The role follows an 184-day school calendar with full-time status.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 48 semester hours of college study or an associated degree.
• A satisfactory employment record and ability to pass background and child abuse registry checks.
• Must meet Mississippi standards or formal assessment as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified teachers in planning and developing individualized training programs.
• Participate in district and school professional development programs.
• Assist with daily and long-range lesson planning in collaboration with the certified teacher.
• Model reading, writing, and speaking skills for students.
• Provide escort and assistance to students and maintain safe classroom environments.

Education

48 semester hours / associate degree

Job description

Teacher Assistant - Behavior Modification

Location: 28 Lyman Elementary

Posting Begin Date: 08/06/2026

Posting End Date: N/A

Full Time: Yes

Job Category: Non-Certified Application

Schedule: 184 Days

Salary: N/A

Licensed Position: No

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least 2 years of study forty-eight (48) semester hours, at an institution of higher education; or obtained an associate degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality as determined by a formal assessment, (Mississippi Test: ACT Work Keys - Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics and Writing Subtests).
• In accordance with Mississippi Code S37-9-17, all personnel employed by the public-school system shall be required to pass a criminal background check and a current child abuse registry check.
• A satisfactory employment record.

Reports to: Building Principal, Assistant Principal, Certified Teacher

Job Goal

The teacher assistant will support the educational and instructional goals of the teacher by assisting the teacher in planning and developing the individualized training program for the students.

Essential Functions

• Participate in the district and school professional development programs.
• Comply with all district policies and procedures.
• Participate in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning. This will include a minimum of thirty (30) minutes per week, of instructional planning with the Certified Teacher.
• Model good reading, writing, and speaking skills for students.
• Work directly with the students reinforcing skills taught by a certified teacher included but not limited to the following: conducting learning exercises with large and small groups of children in areas of basic language, reading, mathematics, and social skills. Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Monitors written assignments as students' work and reporting to certified teacher when misunderstanding of an assignment is detected for immediate re-teaching/reinforcing purposes.
• Alerts the certified teacher to special needs of individual children.
• Provides escort and assistance to students' as necessary including but not limited to the following: cafeteria, restroom, water fountain, and playground.
• Always remain alert to hazards including, but not limited to the following: obstructed walkways, unsafe playground equipment, unauthorized personnel on school properties, unsafe floor surfaces, and any other unsafe conditions.
• Assist certified teacher in maintaining individual records of students.
• Collects and displays suitable material for educational displays.
• Assist the certified teacher in coaching physical activities that strengthen large motor skills.
• Any other duties within the scope of this job description as assigned by the principal and/or Certified Teacher.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Standard Classroom Materials.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings, and professional meetings as required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS, WORK HAZARDS

Standard School Building Environment

Also see the Checklist of Duties for the Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

184 days annually with salary in accordance with the Administrative Salary Schedule as approved by the Harrison County School District.

EVALUATION

Performance of the Behavior Modification Teacher Assistant will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions in the School Board Policies and Procedures.

FLSA STATUS

Not Exempt

Revision Date

April 24, 2023

Applicant/Employee Signature

By signing below the applicant/employee acknowledges reading and understanding the requirements of the Harrison County School District Job Description.

Applicant/Employee Signature: _____________________________________Date: ________________

Supervisor Signature: ____________________________________________Date: __________________