Teacher Assistant (Sped) 26-27 SY

D'iberville High School; West Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison County School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant for the 184-day school year, located at Harrison County facilities. The assistant supports students with disabilities, assists classroom teachers, monitors behavior, and participates in confidentiality and safety training.

The role involves direct student engagement and collaboration with school staff. The position requires related education credentials, background checks, and a willingness to participate in

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least 2 years of study (48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education; or an associate’s degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality as determined by a formal assessment.
• Criminal background check and child abuse registry check required for all personnel.
• Demonstrate aptitude for, and interest in, working with young students.
• Attend teacher assistant workshop(s).
• Pleasing personality and professional demeanor.
• A satisfactory employment record.

Responsibilities

• Hear students in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks, guiding and helping them but not teaching them.
• Assist the teacher with an individualized and diagnostic approach to instruction.
• Provide assistance to individual needs of students while the teacher works with other groups.
• 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 classroom technologies.
• Assist regular program teachers with special education students mainstreamed into regular classes.
• Assist in supervision of students in halls, restrooms, playgrounds, or other areas; may involve diaper changing or toileting.
• Promote parent/community involvement in the instructional program.
• Assist with duties assigned by the teacher and substitute teachers.
• Record-keeping assistance.
• Abide by confidentiality regulations.
• Clear all parent communication through classroom teachers.
• Capable of physically restraining students in crisis situations; attend district-approved restraint training yearly.
• Performs other duties as assigned by administrators.
• Students may run, hit, bite, scratch, kick, and may become aggressive at times.

Skills

Aptitude for working with students

Background check compliance

Professional demeanor

Team collaboration

Student supervision

Record keeping

Education

Two years of college study

Associate degree

Mississippi Work Keys / ACT Work Keys components

Job description

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

• 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:__________________

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