Teacher Assistant Position @ Poplarville Upper Elementary SY

Poplarville School District Poplarville Upper Elementary Paraprofessional Teacher Assistant

The mission of the Poplarville School District is to serve all students by providing a high-quality education in a safe learning environment.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have:

• Completed at least 2 years of study (48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education; or
• Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or
• Met a rigorous standard of quality as determined by a formal assessment. Mississippi uses ACT Work Keys® assessment scores to measure this standard.

Reports to:

PUE Principal

Job Goal:
To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation education, in accordance with each pupil's ability.

Essential Functions:

• INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT:
  The paraprofessional as ATSI interventionist at PUE will deliver small group instruction program to underperforming student in an organized and effective manner by:
• Following a program and directives that engages students in learning to build fundamental skills to help them get closer to grade level.
• Learning how to effectively deliver instruction and routinely use desired remediation programs.
• Recognizing and responding appropriately to individual differences in students.
• Implementing adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet school and district goals.
• Demonstrating knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects.
• Reflecting on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis.
• Collaborating with other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for students.
• Utilizing technology in the teaching and learning process.
• CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT – The paraprofessional with instructional duties will exhibit effective classroom management skills by:
• Providing a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning.
• Consistently implementing approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management.
• COMMUNICATION – The paraprofessional will exhibit effective communication skills by:
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
  The paraprofessional with instructional duties will exhibit professional growth by:
• Participates in in-service training programs, as assigned.
• Participates in and completes the approved district Professional Development Program.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the immediate supervisor may from time to time assign.
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth.
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
  The paraprofessional with instructional duties will comply with district and school policies by:
• Adhering to policies and procedures established by district, school, state, and federal guidelines.
• Submitting required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately.
• Inventorying classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintains appropriate professional appearance.
• Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.