Job Description
Job title: Teacher Assistant/Tutor
Company: Teach Mississippi
Job description: The assistant teacher is an integral part of the instructional team. The assistant teacher will work closely with the students and the classroom teacher. They will also be responsible for a wide range of school duties and responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma
- An Associates degree; or, 48 semester hours (minimum) at an institution of higher education; or, a passing score on the ACT WorkKeys.
- Possess a general understanding of the educational system
- Strong interpersonal skills as well as written and oral communication skills with exceptional attention to detail are essential (must be a self-starter/self-motivator and energetic)
- Ability to effectively communicate with teachers, students, and public
Principal and/or his/her Designee
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
Duties include but not limited to the following:
- Work with other employees in a cooperative and courteous manner at all times
- Promote a positive image of the school and district to the public at all times
- Contribute through their work to the development and implementation of a successful instructional program
- Model good reading, writing, and speaking skills for students
- Attend and participate in professional development programs when required
- Work directly with students reinforcing skills taught by a certified teacher
- Monitor written assignments as students work
- When misunderstanding of an assignment is detected, immediate re- teaching/reinforcing will be provided
- Work with students individually or in small or large groups when directed
- Serve as a resource person in curriculum, organization, and student evaluation
- Assist the supervising teacher with resource files, student unit packets, etc.
- Serve as proctor among students at any time under supervision of a certified teacher
- Any other duties as assigned by the Principal
- FSLA Status: Non-exempt
- At-Will position
- To be employed 180 days per year
- Salary is established by Board policy
Performance in this position will be evaluated by the principal annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policies on evaluation
OTHER PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follows the Mississippi Code of Ethics
- Follows Marion County School District Board Policies
- Work Habits:
? Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance
? Follows the daily schedule as prescribed
? Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes
- Personal Qualities:
? Accepts responsibility for the work assigned
? Maintains appropriate appearance and personal hygiene
? Accepts constructive criticism
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Expected salary:
Location: Mississippi
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