Teacher Assistant; Pool

TITLE:

Teacher Assistants

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

JOB GOAL:

To assist teachers in a manner that students may be supported in learning skills that they can

apply for College and Career Readiness in accordance with the Mississippi Framework and

Common Core Curriculum.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Students and their learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in small group pupil instruction; tutors pupils at teacher's request;
• Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and other functions
• Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units
• Handles attendance reports and related clerical functions with the teacher
• Assists in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current
• Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.
• May escort children to and from various rooms
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate Degree or 48 hours of college credit required to take the Teacher Assistant exam;
Experience preferred but not required.