Elementary schools (K-5) assistant teachers employed after January 8, 2002, shall have, at a minimum, the following qualifications:

1. an Associate's Degree or higher; or
2. successful completion of 48 hours of study at an institution of higher learning; or
3. passing score on the ACT WorkKeys - Workplace Documents (4), Applied Math (4), Writing or Business Writing (3), and a high school diploma or GED and an observation of teaching skills (when supplied by MDE). 

All duties that the assistant teacher is expected to perform shall be explained at the time of employment and shall include at a minimum:

• The assistant teacher should model good reading, writing, and speaking skills for students
• The assistant teacher should work directly with students reinforcing skills taught by a licensed teacher
• The assistant teacher should monitor written assignments as students work. When misunderstanding of an assignment is detected, immediate reteaching/reinforcing shall be provided.
• The assistant teacher may work with both large group and small group instruction, according to the direction of the classroom teacher.
• The assistant teacher should work with individuals as well as small groups to reinforce basic language, reading, mathematics, technology, and social skills.
• The assistant teacher should assist the classroom teacher on the playground in teaching and coaching physical activities that strengthen large motor skills and in other extra-curricular activities.
• The assistant teacher should perform other duties as required by school district policy, the classroom teacher, and the principal.

(*Complete job description will be provided upon request and/or at interview).