Learning Development Associate Jobs in Lucedale, MS

Minimum Requirement for All Assistant Teachers

Assistant teachers must have:

• At least a high school diploma or a High School Equivalency Diploma, and
• Be able to demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing.

1. Assistant Teacher Requirements in Pre-Kindergarten

Approved Pathways (Choose One)

Option A

• Early Childhood Associate Degree

Option B

• Associate Degree or 60 college credit hours
  PLUS
  
• 12 early childhood college credit hours

Option C

• Completion of an approved early childhood training program

Examples include:

Child Development Associate (CDA)

National/State Director's Credential

Montessori Credential

MDE's specialized early childhood training

Option D

• High School Diploma or GED
  PLUS
  
• WorkKeys scores (see below)
  PLUS
  
• 12 early childhood college credit hours

Option E

• High School Diploma or GED
  PLUS
  
• WorkKeys scores
  PLUS
  
• Completion of an approved early childhood training program

WorkKeys Requirements Before 2017:

• Reading for Information: score of 4
• Applied Mathematics: score of 4
• Writing or Business Writing: score of 3

WorkKeys Requirements After 2017

• Must have WorkKeys Silver Level Certification.  The Workkeys Assessment Areas are as follows:
  • Workplace Documents: score of 4
  • Graphic Literacy: score of 4
  • Applied Math: score of 4
    • IMPORTANT NOTE - The three assessment areas above cannot be substituted for other tests.

2. Assistant Teacher Requirements in Kindergarten and Up

Approved Pathways (Choose One)

Option AA

• Associate Degree or higher

Option BB

• Two years of college or 48 college credit hours
  • Transcript verification required

Option CC

• High School Diploma or GED
  PLUS
  
• WorkKeys scores (see below)

WorkKeys Requirements Before 2017:

• Reading for Information: minimum score of 4
• Applied Mathematics: minimum score of 4
• Writing or Business Writing: minimum score of 3

WorkKeys Requirements After 2017:

• Must have WorkKeys Silver Level Certification.  The Workkeys Assessment Areas are as follows:
  • Workplace Documents: minimum score of 4
  • Graphic Literacy: minimum score of 4
  • Applied Math: minimum score of 4
    • IMPORTANT NOTE - The three assessment areas above cannot be substituted for other tests.

Source: Miss. Code Ann. 37-21-7, 37-19-7(3), and 37-1-3 (Adopted May 2022)
Job Title:  Teacher Assistant
Job Purpose: 
To help increase student achievement by assisting certified professional staff with students to meet instructional goals and objectives.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

 
Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of 48 college hours from accredited college or university OR successful completion of  Work-keys exam

 
Reports To:    Assigned Classroom Teacher / Building Principal
Supervises: N/A
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Assist guidance, student services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform other job related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor or superintendent.
• Limited travel to and from meetings may be required.
• Supports the George County School District Core Beliefs and Mission.
  
  
  
  

Terms of Employment:  At Will / 187 Days
FLSA Status:    Non-Exempt   
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