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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   
DISCLAIMER:  The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.