Teacher Assistant SPED

D'iberville High School; New Jersey; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

D'iberville High School seeks a Teacher Assistant SPED to support certified teachers in delivering individualized training for students with disabilities. The role emphasizes assisting with lesson planning, supervising activities, and reinforcing skills in language, reading, mathematics, and social development.

The aide will participate in professional development, maintain student records, and help manage classroom environments to ensure safe, supportive learning.

Qualifications

• Must have completed 2 years of college or an associate degree or meet a rigorous standard as determined by assessment.
• Background check and child abuse registry checks are required.
• A satisfactory employment record is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in district and school professional development programs.
• Comply with all district policies and procedures.
• Participate in daily and long-range lesson planning with the certified teacher.
• Model reading, writing, and speaking skills for students.
• Reinforce skills in language, reading, mathematics, and social development with groups or individuals.

Skills

2 years college coursework

Associate degree

Background check compliance

Satisfactory employment record

SPED student support

Education

Two years of study / 48 semester hours

Associate’s degree

Mississippi Test: ACT Work Keys subtests

Job description

Posting Name: Teacher Assistant SPED

Location: 06 Creekbend Elem/Middle

Posting Begin Date: 08/26/2026

Posting End Date: N/A

Full Time: Yes

Job Category: Non-Certified Application

Schedule: 184 Days

Salary: N/A

Licensed Position: No

Description

Teacher Assistant

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’s 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 aide 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 too the following: cafeteria, restroom, water fountain, and playground.


• Remain alert at all times to hazards including, but not limited too 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.

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

Note; 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 Teacher Assistant will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions in the School Board Policies and Procedures.

FLSA STATUS: Not Exempt

Revision Date: 04/24/2023

School Board Approval Date

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:__________________