DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
•    Participate as member of an instructional team
•    Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
•    Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
•    Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
•    Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records if requested by certified teacher.
•    Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
•    Assist in overseeing students in various activities.
•    Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
•    Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
•    Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
•    Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
•    Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public
•    Print and write legibly.
•    Understand and follow oral and written directions.
•    Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
•    Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
•    Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
•    Be clean, neat and professionally dressed
•    Be consistently responsible-maintaining regular punctual attendance and timely completion of assigned duties, working assigned days (Employment Notice), and extended days and using sick and personal leave appropriately.
•    Maintain proper care and safe use of district equipment and property
•    Maintain professional interpersonal skills using tact, patience, courtesy and cooperative effective relationships with others consistently displaying self-control, honesty and credibility with parents, students, visitors and school personnel.

•    Perform Such other task and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor or superintendent
•    Adhere to the Mississippi Code of Ethics
•    Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all Desoto County Schools’ records

Minimum Requirements
Completed at least 2 years of study (48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education; or
•    Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
•    Mississippi uses ACT WorkKeys® assessment scores to measure this standard.
•    Reading for Information Passing score = 4
•    Applied Mathematics Passing score = 4
•    Writing or Business Writing Passing score = 3
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. Employees may perform other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor, administrative staff or superintendent.