Assistant Teacher - Multiple Positions - OAK PARK

*** Please send a letter of interest to Dr. Stewart Smirthwaite, Principal, Oak Park Elementary, at [email protected] ***

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POSITION: KINDERGARTEN AND 1st GRADE ASSISTANT TEACHERS - PARAPROFESSIONAL 

QUALIFICATIONS: 
 

1. High School Diploma
2. Completed at least 2 years of study (48 semester hours) at an institution of  higher education;  or
3. Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or Passed the ACT Work Keys-Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics and Writing Subtests
4. Interpersonal skills in working with students, professional colleagues, administration, parents, and community
5. Strong written and oral communication skills: grammar, spelling, punctuation
6. Good physical condition with ability to lift 10 pounds

JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and enhance student learning.

SALARY: Commensurate with the Ocean Springs salary schedule for classified positions for the 2026-2027 school year.
 

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Any person desiring to transfer within the system must adhere to School Board Policy GBE.

The Ocean Springs School District employs qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of non-related medical condition or handicap.