Teaching Assistant (Upper School)

Morris Jeff Community School•New Orleans, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Morris Jeff Community School is hiring a Teaching Assistant for their Upper School (Grades 6-12) for the 2026-2027 School Year. This is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school committed to providing an education that fosters freedom, possibility, and the development of talents for all students, preparing them to be contributing global citizens and excel in college, career, and beyond. The school values diversity, inclusion, and open-access, integrating all students into age and grade-appropriate classrooms. Teacher Assistants are recognized as vital members of the instructional team, assisting in instruction and student-related activities within a dynamic environment. The role involves supporting students with disabilities under the guidance of a special education teacher or professional service provider, focusing on instructional, educational, behavioral, functional, and social-emotional needs. The Teaching Assistant must be familiar with and adhere to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Requirements

Familiarity with IEP plans and the ability to follow and adhere to them.
Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
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.
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.
Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
Ability to encounter constant work interruptions.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work indoors.
Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level.
Math skills at a high school proficiency level.
Judgment and the ability to process information quickly.
Ability to learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards.
Ability to give verbal instruction.
Ability to rank tasks in order of importance.
Ability to copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records.
Understand how to manage stress.
Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person and various classroom learning environments.
Prompt, regular attendance in-person.
Availability to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours.

Nice To Haves

Toileting, diapering, feeding (by mouth or feeding tube), administering medications and general hygiene may be required based on individual student needs.

Responsibilities

Attends classroom sessions and redirects students who are off-task and supports students who need remediation or intervention.
Works with small groups or individual students in-person to practice skills, read, and ensure each student benefits from the assignment or task.
Assists teachers with checking in on students that have not accessed classroom resources or completed assignments.
Communicates proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues.
Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely manner.
Assists during standardized testing to support state and local processes and policies.
Assists with preparation of daily lesson plan materials and makes copies of materials for students (print or electronic).
Assists with distribution of food, supplies, materials and equipment, including technology.
Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
Engages in professional learning opportunities in-person.
Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours.
Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator, special education teacher or their representative.