Future Teacher Assistant Poplarville Upper Elementary SY

Position Type:

Support Staff (Non-Certified)/Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:

9/24/2025

Location:

Poplarville Upper Elementary

Poplarville School District

Poplarville Upper Elementary

Paraprofessional Teacher Assisstant

Mission Statement: The mission of the Poplarville School District is to serve all students by providing a high-quality education in a safe learning environment.

Title:

PUE Teacher Assisstant

Qualifications:

Applicants must have:

A. Completed at least 2 years of study (48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education; or

B. Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or

C. Met a rigorous standard of quality as determined by a formal assessment. Mississippi uses ACT WorkKeys® assessment scores to measure this standard.

Reports to:

PUE Principal

Job Goal:

To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation education, in accordance with each pupil's ability;

Essential

Functions:

Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not limited to:

INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT: The paraprofessional as ATSI interventionist at PUE will deliver small group instruction program to underperfoming student in an organized and effective manner by:

By following a program and directives that engages students in learning to build fundelmental skills to help them get closer to grade level.

Learning how to effectivly deliver instruction and routinely use desired remedation programs.

Recognizing and responding appropriately to individual differences in students

Implementing adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet school and district goals

Demonstrating knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects

Reflecting on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis

Collaborating with other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for students

Utilizing technology in the teaching and learning process

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT - The paraprofessional with instructional duties will exhibit effective classroom management skills by

Providing a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning.

Consistently implementing approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management.

COMMUNICATION - The paraprofessional will exhibit effective communication skills by

Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: The paraprofessional with instructional duties will exhibit professional growth by:

Participates in in-service training programs, as assigned.

Participates in and completes the approved district Professional Development Program.

Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the immediate supervisor may from time to time assign.

Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: The paraprofessional with instructional duties will comply with district and school policies by

Adhering to policies and procedures established by district, school, state, and federal guidelines

Submitting required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately

Inventorying classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment

Additional

Responsibilities:

Maintains appropriate professional appearance

Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.