Openings as of 4/4/2025
Support Staff

Teacher Assistant/Tutor

JobID: 633

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Teacher Assistant


Date Posted:
  4/1/2025


Location:
  West Marion Primary School


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


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PARAPROFESSIONAL (TEACHER ASSISTANT/TUTOR)
 
The assistant teacher is an integral part of the instructional team. The assistant teacher will work closely with the students and the classroom teacher. They will also be responsible for a wide range of school duties and responsibilities.
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
 
• High School Diploma
• An Associate’s degree; or, 48 semester hours (minimum) at an institution of higher education; or, a passing score on the ACT WorkKeys.
• Possess a general understanding of the educational system
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as written and oral communication skills with exceptional attention to detail are essential (must be a self-starter/self-motivator and energetic)
• Ability to effectively communicate with teachers, students, and public
  
REPORTS TO:
 
Principal and/or his/her Designee
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
 
Duties include but not limited to the following:
 
• Work with other employees in a cooperative and courteous manner at all times
• Promote a positive image of the school and district to the public at all times
• Contribute through their work to the development and implementation of a successful instructional program
• Model good reading, writing, and speaking skills for students
• Attend and participate in professional development programs when required
• Work directly with students reinforcing skills taught by a certified teacher
• Monitor written assignments as students work
• When misunderstanding of an assignment is detected, immediate re- teaching/reinforcing will be provided
• Work with students individually or in small or large groups when directed
• Serve as a resource person in curriculum, organization, and student evaluation
• Assist the supervising teacher with resource files, student unit packets, etc.
• Serve as proctor among students at any time under supervision of a certified teacher
• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal
  
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
 
• FSLA Status: Non-exempt
• “At-Will” position
• To be employed 180 days per year
 
• Salary is established by Board policy
 
EVALUATION:
 
Performance in this position will be evaluated by the principal annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policies on evaluation
 
OTHER PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
• Follows the Mississippi Code of Ethics
• Follows Marion County School District Board Policies
• Work Habits:
?     Observes assigned work hours
?     Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance
?     Follows the daily schedule as prescribed
?     Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes
• Personal Qualities:
?     Demonstrates a positive attitude toward work assignments
?     Accepts responsibility for the work assigned
?     Maintains appropriate appearance and personal hygiene
?     Accepts constructive criticism
 
 
 




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Openings as of 4/4/2025
Support Staff

Teacher Assistant

JobID: 649

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Teacher Assistant


Date Posted:
  3/3/2025


Location:
  East Marion High School


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


  Additional Information:  Show/Hide

PARAPROFESSIONAL (TEACHER ASSISTANT/TUTOR)
 
The assistant teacher is an integral part of the instructional team. The assistant teacher will work closely with the students and the classroom teacher. They will also be responsible for a wide range of school duties and responsibilities.
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
 
• High School Diploma
• An Associate’s degree; or, 48 semester hours (minimum) at an institution of higher education; or, a passing score on the ACT WorkKeys.
• Possess a general understanding of the educational system
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as written and oral communication skills with exceptional attention to detail are essential (must be a self-starter/self-motivator and energetic)
• Ability to effectively communicate with teachers, students, and public
  
REPORTS TO:
 
Principal and/or his/her Designee
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
 
Duties include but not limited to the following:
 
• Work with other employees in a cooperative and courteous manner at all times
• Promote a positive image of the school and district to the public at all times
• Contribute through their work to the development and implementation of a successful instructional program
• Model good reading, writing, and speaking skills for students
• Attend and participate in professional development programs when required
• Work directly with students reinforcing skills taught by a certified teacher
• Monitor written assignments as students work
• When misunderstanding of an assignment is detected, immediate re- teaching/reinforcing will be provided
• Work with students individually or in small or large groups when directed
• Serve as a resource person in curriculum, organization, and student evaluation
• Assist the supervising teacher with resource files, student unit packets, etc.
• Serve as proctor among students at any time under supervision of a certified teacher
• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal
  
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
 
• FSLA Status: Non-exempt
• “At-Will” position
• To be employed 180 days per year
 
• Salary is established by Board policy
 
EVALUATION:
 
Performance in this position will be evaluated by the principal annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policies on evaluation
 
OTHER PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
• Follows the Mississippi Code of Ethics
• Follows Marion County School District Board Policies
• Work Habits:
?     Observes assigned work hours
?     Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance
?     Follows the daily schedule as prescribed
?     Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes
• Personal Qualities:
?     Demonstrates a positive attitude toward work assignments
?     Accepts responsibility for the work assigned
?     Maintains appropriate appearance and personal hygiene
?     Accepts constructive criticism
 
 
 




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