INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, GRADE 1 (SY2627)

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

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, GRADE 1 (SY2627)

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

Position Type: Full-Time

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Job Details

Job ID: 5977412

Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately