Teacher Assistant (Sped) 26-27 SY

D'iberville High School; West Virginia; On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison County School District is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant for 184 days per year at 55 West Harrison High. The role involves assisting the teacher, supporting students with disabilities, and helping with classroom tasks under teacher guidance.

The position requires a background check, an associate’s degree or college hours, and a positive, professional demeanor. It includes collaboration with building staff and the possibility of training in restraint procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least 2 years of college or 48 semester hours, or an associate’s degree.
• Must pass a criminal background check and child abuse registry check.
• Demonstrate aptitude and interest in working with young students.
• Attend teacher assistant workshop(s).
• Pleasing personality and professional demeanor required.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher by reciting, reading, and guiding students in curriculum tasks.
• Provide individualized and diagnostic support under teacher direction.
• Support students with special needs during mainstreamed activities.
• Supervise small groups and prepare learning displays as directed.

Skills

Two years college or AA

Background check required

Interest in working with students

Workshop attendance

Professional demeanor

Good employment record

Education

Associate’s degree or 48 semester hours

Job description

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Job Posting

Please carefully review the job posting information below.

Posting Name

Teacher Assistant (Sped) 26-27 SY

Location

55 West Harrison High

Posting Begin Date

07/31/2026

Posting End Date

N/A

Full Time

Yes

Job Category

Non-Certified Application

Schedule

184 Days

Salary

N/A

Licensed Position

No

Description

Special Education 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.
• Demonstrate aptitude for, and interest in, working with young students.
• Attend teacher assistant workshop(s).
• Pleasing personality, professional demeanor.
• A satisfactory employment record

REPORTS TO

Building Principal, Assistant Principal, Certified Teacher, and Special Services Director.

JOB GOAL

To work closely with students with disabilities on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with the physical and emotional support they need to gain the full benefits from the special education program.

Essential Functions

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to:

• Hear the students in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks, guiding and helping them but not teaching them.
• Assist the teacher in providing an individualized and diagnostic approach to teach.
• Provide assistance to the individual needs of students while the teacher is working with other groups of students.
• Supervise small group activities.
• Arrange displays and assist in setting up interest corners under the teacher’s directions.
• Assist absentees to make up work.
• Assist the teacher by operating various technologies in the classroom.
• Assist the regular program teachers with the special educations students who are mainstreamed into regular classes.
• Assist in the general supervision of students in halls, restrooms, playgrounds, or any other area of the school campus. This may include diaper changing and/or toileting.
• Promote parents/community involvement in the instructional program.
• Assist teacher in activities assigned by and under the direction of the teacher.
• Assist substitute teachers.
• Assist with record keeping.
• Abide by confidentiality regulations.
• Clear all parent communication through classroom teacher(s).
• Must be capable of physically restraining students in the event of a crisis situation.
• Must attend school district approved/provided restraint training yearly.
• Performs other duties as assigned by administrators.
• Students may run, hit, bite, scratch, kick, and may become aggressive at times.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent of Education, Assistant Superintendent of Education, and Directors of Curriculum and Federal Programs.

Note

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

EQUIPMENT

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator and telephone.

Travel Requirements

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

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS, WORK HAZARDS

Works in standard office and school building environments.

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 Special Education 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:__________________