INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, GRADE 1 (SY2627)

Pecan Park Elementary School; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pecan Park Elementary School in Jackson, Mississippi seeks an Instructional Assistant, Grade 1, to support classroom teachers, reinforce foundational skills, and help manage activities for young students.

Starting date is immediate; candidate must meet NCLB qualifications or pass Work Keys, and be able to work well with children in small and large groups under supervision.

Qualifications

• Meets NCLB qualifications (48 hours of college or higher) or Work Keys.
• Ability to work with young children.

Responsibilities

• Works with students selected for participation in the pre-kindergarten project.
• Assists staff in scheduling students for project activities.
• Follows a daily schedule with supervising teacher.
• Works with students in small and large groups.
• Reinforces activities from concepts designated by the teacher.
• Assists with personalized instructional sessions per Basic Skills Checklists.
• Implements planned activities for gross motor skills as designated.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work with young children

Education

Meet qualifications for NCLB (48 hours of college or higher OR Work keys)

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, GRADE 1 (SY2627)

Jackson Public Schools MS Pecan Park Elementary School - Jackson, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Instructional Assistant, Grade 1

Qualifications

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

Reports To

Building principal or designee
Under direct supervision of teacher

Job Goal

To provide a program for pre-kindergarten children that is designed to promote the development of cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills of participating children.

Essential Functions

• 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

Evaluation

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of personnel.

Salary Information

Classification:

Instructional Assistant, Grade 1

Scale:

Classified

Grade:

B

Days Employed:

190

$15.33 per hour

Overtime:

Non-exempt

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, GRADE 1 (SY2627)

Jackson Public Schools MS Pecan Park Elementary School - Jackson, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Jackson Public Schools MS

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Instructional Assistant, Grade 1

Qualifications

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

Reports To

Building principal or designee
Under direct supervision of teacher

Job Goal

To provide a program for pre-kindergarten children that is designed to promote the development of cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills of participating children.

Essential Functions

• 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

Evaluation

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of personnel.

Salary Information

Classification:

Instructional Assistant, Grade 1

Scale:

Classified

Grade:

B

Days Employed:

190

Salary:

$15.33 per hour

Overtime:

Non-exempt

Position Type: Full-Time