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The Teaching Assistant (TA) assists students under the supervision and direction of a certified special education teacher or professional service provider in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, functional, and social emotional needs of students with disabilities in the classroom (in-person) and community. emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.

This position is anticipated for Summer 2026. Applications are being accepted now, with candidate review beginning closer to the anticipated hiring timeline.Morris Jeff Community School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school that offers an education that is a source of freedom and possibility for all students, permitting them to develop their talents fully, become contributing global citizens, and attain the foundation needed to excel at college, career, and beyond. We believe in diversity, inclusion and open-access. We include all students in the age/grade appropriate classrooms.Morris Jeff recognizes the critical role teacher assistants play in students' academic achievement. Teacher Assistants are respected and supported as integral team members responsible for assisting in the delivery of instruction and other student related activities. The entire instructional team participates within clearly defined roles in a dynamic changing environment to provide an appropriate educational program for students.Position Summary The Teaching Assistant (TA) assists students under the supervision and direction of a certified special education teacher or professional service provider in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, functional, and social emotional needs of students with disabilities in the classroom (in-person) and community. The role and assignments of a TA are not defined by a particular student, setting or program but rather by student's needs as determined by the Individual Education Plan (IEP). The incumbent will need to be familiar with IEP plans and be able to follow and adhere to them.The essential duties of a Teacher Assistant include:<ul><li>Attends classroom sessions and redirects students who are off-task and supports students who need remediation or intervention.</li><li>Works with small groups or individual students in-person to practice skills, read, and ensure each student benefits from the assignment or task.</li><li>Assists teachers with checking in on students that have not accessed classroom resources or completed assignments.</li><li>Communicates proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues.</li><li>Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely manner.</li><li>Assists during standardized testing to support state and local processes and policies.</li><li>Assists with preparation of daily lesson plan materials and makes copies of materials for students (print or electronic).</li><li>Assists with distribution of food, supplies, materials and equipment, including technology.</li><li>Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.</li><li>Engages in professional learning opportunities in-person.</li><li>Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator, special education teacher or their representative.</li></ul>Physical Abilities and Working Conditions The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.<ul><li>Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.</li><li>Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.</li><li>Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.</li><li>Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.</li><li>Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis.</li><li>Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.</li><li>Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgment and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress.</li><li>Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person and various classroom learning environments. Toileting, diapering, feeding (by mouth or feeding tube), administering medications and general hygiene may be required based on individual student needs.</li></ul>**Communication with family and parents is to ONLY be from the Case Manager and/or Administration**Teacher Assistant breaks will be between 11 am - 1pm. The break time is 30 mins long. During a 30 min break, take a break in a designated area/break room.**Teacher Assistants are not required to be in parent meetings or IEP meetings, but may attend on a case-by-case basis as determined by the case manager and coordinator

Morris Jeff Community School

Teaching Assistant (Lower School)

Administrative Management

Administrative Skills

Case Management

Communication Skills

Disability Accommodations

Diversity

Lesson Plans

Materials Planning

Mathematics

Organizational Skills

Professional Services

Sales Closing Skills

Secondary School

Special Education

Team Player

Telephone Skills

Testing

Time Management

Training/Teaching

Talent Acquisition

Ensure compliant IEP documentation for all students on caseload by facilitating IEP development, FBA/BIP development and implementation, transition planning, and maintaining other supporting documentation related to service delivery (logs, progress reports, Extended School Year, etc.). Special education teachers are a part of the general education teams and collaborate with student support staff members, leaders, teachers, and assistants to ensure student needs are met in and out of the classroom.

Morris Jeff Community School is currently hiring for the 2026–2027 School Year for Lower School (Grades K-5).This position will begin at the start of the 2026–2027 academic year.MJCS is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school that offers an education that is a source of freedom and possibility for all students, permitting them to develop their talents fully, become contributing global citizens, and attain the foundation needed to excel at college, career, and beyond. Morris Jeff Community School (MJCS) is committed to diversity, inclusion, and open access. We include all students in the age/grade-appropriate classrooms. The special education teachers are critical to helping our students with IEPs participate in the classroom community and meet their learning goals. Special education teachers are a part of the general education teams and collaborate with student support staff members, leaders, teachers, and assistants to ensure student needs are met in and out of the classroom. Our special education teachers must be certified or working towards certification.Position Responsibilities<ul><li>Believe in, support, and model the mission and values of Morris Jeff Community School</li><li>Work closely with the principal and special education coordinator to develop and implement strategies for all students to be successful </li><li style="border:none">Design lessons and materials with the general education team that lead to standards mastery and are aligned to grade-level expectations/learning connectors and end-of-year assessments</li><li>Implement effective classroom routines and manage students effectively without disruptions (redirect inappropriate behavior)</li><li style="border:none">Communicate and collaborate with families and colleagues</li><li style="border:none">Provide feedback to students by asking pertinent, scaffolded follow-up questions that affirm correctly understood content, clarify misunderstood content, or extend students' thinking</li><li style="border:none">Inspire and invest students in achieving their goals</li><li style="border:none">Seek out and constructively respond to feedback and engage in problem-solving with others</li><li style="text-align:justify">Reflect on teaching practice regularly</li><li style="border:none">Provide IEP minutes</li><li style="border:none">Ensure compliant IEP documentation for all students on caseload by facilitating IEP development, FBA/BIP development and implementation, transition planning, and maintaining other supporting documentation related to service delivery (logs, progress reports, Extended School Year, etc.)</li><li style="text-align:justify">Be actively on duty when in any area of the building and campus, monitoring students for their safety and well-being</li><li style="border:none">Fulfill all other assigned school duties and requirements professionally and on time</li></ul>Education & Experience<ul><li style="border:none">Bachelor's degree required</li><li style="border:none">2 or more years of lead teaching (as the teacher of record), strongly preferred</li><li style="border:none">Experience working with diverse student populations </li><li style="border:none">A strong background in and command of the content area</li><li style="border:none">Louisiana Teacher Certification Special Education completed or in progress (or be eligible to hold for our out-of-state applicants) in the specific disability/grade levels served, as necessary </li></ul>Desired Qualities & Characteristics<ul><li style="border:none">Believe in every student's ability to achieve </li><li style="border:none">Achieve results based on agreed-upon expectations</li><li style="border:none">Take personal responsibility</li><li style="border:none">Highly detail-oriented</li><li style="border:none">Collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders</li><li style="border:none">Share a commitment to creating great schools in New Orleans</li><li style="border:none">Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li style="border:none">Model the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile attributes</li></ul>Physical Requirements<ul><li style="border:none">While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear. </li><li style="border:none">Light lifting of equipment may be required (up to 20 lbs.)</li></ul>

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