Elementary Instructional Assistant, Grade 1 - Full-Time

Spann Elementary School; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Spann Elementary School in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Grade 1 to support classroom teachers and students. The role involves assisting with scheduled activities, small and large group instruction, and implementing targeted activities to aid learning progress.

The ideal candidate meets NCLB qualifications (48 hours of college or higher or Works Keys) and can work well with young children. Immediate starting date; full-time, on-site position in Jackson.

Qualifications

• Meet qualifications for NCLB (48 hours of college or higher OR has pass state mandated test - Work keys)
• Ability to work with young children

Responsibilities

• Works with students selected for participation in the project
• Assists school staff in scheduling selected students for project activities
• Follows a schedule of time periods with students each day as directed by supervising teacher
• Works with students in small and large groups
• Reinforces activities for a daily group from specific concepts designated and approved by the teacher
• Assists with personalized instructional sessions of pupils to meet needs indicated by the Basic Skills Checklists
• Implements planned activities for gross motor activities as designated by the Basic Skills Checklists
• Assumes non-instructional duties assigned by the principal before and after the class day as current hours per day will allow
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned

Skills

Work with children

Education

48 hours of college or higher

Work keys test

Job description

Spann Elementary School in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Grade 1 to support classroom teachers and students. The role involves assisting with scheduled activities, small and large group instruction, and implementing targeted activities to aid learning progress.

The ideal candidate meets NCLB qualifications (48 hours of college or higher or Works Keys) and can work well with young children. Immediate starting date; full-time, on-site position in Jackson.