Grade 1 Instructional Assistant — Early Childhood Support

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

Job summary

Spann Elementary School in Jackson, MS is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Grade 1 to start immediately. The role supports pre-kindergarten activities, assists with scheduling, and works with students in groups under the supervision of a teacher.

The position requires meeting NCLB qualifications or the Work keys test and a demonstrated ability to work with young children. It is a full-time on-site role with duties before and after school as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Works with students selected for participation in the pre-kindergarten 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 the personalized instructional sessions of pupils to meet needs indicated by the Basic Skills Checklists
• Implements planned activities for gross motor activities to be used to meet needs 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

Child interaction

Education

48 hours of college or higher / Work keys

Job description

Spann Elementary School in Jackson, MS is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Grade 1 to start immediately. The role supports pre-kindergarten activities, assists with scheduling, and works with students in groups under the supervision of a teacher.

The position requires meeting NCLB qualifications or the Work keys test and a demonstrated ability to work with young children. It is a full-time on-site role with duties before and after school as needed.