Assistant Teacher (Facilitator

Assistant Teacher (Facilitator)

Okolona Separate School District Okolona High School - Okolona, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

Job : 5878076

Final date to receive applications: Aug 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION TITLE:

Assistant Teacher

TITLE OF SUPERVISORS:
Teacher and Principal

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists as directed by the teacher in improving students basic skills in reading and other academic areas.

SALARY:
Salary is reflective of the Okolona School District salary schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least high school education or higher. Must complete the reading, language arts, and written portion of a current nationally formed eighth grade standardized achievement test and the oral reading proficiency test.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Assumes responsibilities as directed by the teacher and principal.
• Operates within school district policies and procedures.
• Promotes a positive image of the school district program to the public.
• Works harmoniously with supervising teacher, staff and students.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of a successful instructional program.
• Listens to students read orally and share experiences through oral expression skills.
• Assists individuals and small groups with skill development in reading language, mathematics, writing and interpreting directions to reinforce learning concepts.
• Assists students with drill or additional instruction and review of skills missed through absences.
• Sets up and operates audio-visual aids to present/review subject matter to class.
• Tells/reads stories and monitors small group discussion and interaction.
• Distributes and collects teaching materials such as textbooks, worksheets, tests, or writing paper and pencils.
• Assists in maintaining order in the classroom, cafeteria, playground, etc.
• Works cooperatively with the teacher in the instructional planning process.
• Assists in the general neatness/attractiveness of the classroom and room arrangements such as learning centers, bulletin boards and displays, and regrouping of furniture for group activities.
• Puts work on the markerboard and assists in preparing stencils, charts, posters, and correcting papers.
• Serves as an effective role model for primary grade students.
• Assists in planning and conducting field trips.
• Takes class to the library to assist librarian in working with students and selecting materials.
• Encourages students to have positive attitudes about self and work.
• Adheres to district and school policies and regulations regarding work, breaks, attendance, etc.
• Attends and participates in staff development sessions.
• Performs hall, lunchroom, and bus duty.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the supervising teacher or principal.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21,000 to $21,000 Per Year

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.

• Paul Moton
• PO Box 510
• Okolona, Mississippi 38860
• Phone:
• Email: pmoton.ms.us