Teacher Assistant (Multiple Openings)

Wilkinson County School District; Woodville (MS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkinson County School District in Wilkinson County Elementary School seeks a Teacher Assistant to support classroom teachers, reinforce lessons, supervise students, and assist with records and daily activities.

Under the supervision of certified staff, the role involves one-on-one tutoring, small group work, preparation, and collaboration with families to foster student learning in a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Hold an associate degree or higher.
• Two Years or 48 College Credit Hours (Transcript verification required).
• High School Diploma/GED AND Verification of WorkKeys Silver Level Certification.
• Prior experience working with children desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning and implement programs.
• Assist in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assist with classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills based on student needs.
• Assist with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions and maintain a safe, orderly classroom.
• Assist students in non-instructional areas such as lunch, bus, playground, corridors, study hall, and related duties.
• Accompany students on field trips for supervision.
• Construct, copy and distribute educational materials as needed.
• Assist with parent contact to foster involvement in student education.
• Assist students with special needs to maximize inclusion and achievement, including IEP objectives.
• Participate in IEP process and serve as resource for the team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities to participate in school activities.
• Follow safety rules and regulations governing assistance for all students.
• Assist guidance or building administration as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Tutoring

Classroom management

Communication

Record-keeping

Education

Associate degree or higher

Two years or 48 college credits

High School diploma/GED + WorkKeys Silver

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 1/5/2026
• Location: Wilkinson County Elementary School
• Date Available: 2025-2026
• Closing Date: Until filled

Position Title

Teacher Assistant

Reports To

Classroom Teacher/School Principal

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, typically teachers, to assist/support the teacher with various tasks, including providing one-on-one tutoring, reinforcing lessons, managing the classroom, and assisting with record-keeping to aide in the learning process for students.

Qualifications Profile

• Hold an associate degree or higher
• OR
• Two Years or 48 College Credit Hours (Transcript verification required)
• OR
• High School Diploma/GED AND Verification of WorkKeys® Scores* (Silver Level Certification required.)
• Prior experience working with children desirable.

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.
• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note

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

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

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.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

FLSA Status

Non-exempt