INTERVENTIONIST ASSISTANT (Capital City) - TITLE SY2627

Capital City Alternative; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital City Alternative in Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking an Intervention Assistant to support teachers, counselors, and administrators in fostering academic success. The role, formerly titled Academic Title I Tutor, focuses on supervising and guiding students, maintaining records, and participating in staff meetings to support district goals.

The position requires at least 48 hours of college coursework, ability to work with young children, and solid computer and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 48 hours of college or more
• Ability to work with young children
• Computer experience and skills
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that will meet the needs, interests, and abilities of the assigned students.
• Assists in creating a classroom environment conducive and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Cooperates with the classroom teacher in guiding the students’ learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives, and communicating these objectives to students.
• Provides ongoing assessment and progress reports for assigned students.
• Evaluates the learning abilities of assigned students and seeks the assistance of district specialists if required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on assigned staff committees.
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Skills

Ability to work with young children

Computer experience and skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

48 hours of college or more

Job description

INTERVENTIONIST ASSISTANT (Capital City) - TITLE SY2627

Jackson Public Schools MS Capital City Alternative - Jackson, Mississippi

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Job Details

Job ID: 5917508

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

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Intervention Assistant

(formerly Academic Title I Tutor)

Qualifications

48 hours of college or more

Ability to work with young children

Computer experience and skills

Excellent communication skills

Reports To

Building principal

Supervises

N/A

Job Goal

To assist teachers, counselors, parents, and administrators in creating an environment in which academic success is the main focus.

Essential Functions

• Plans a program of study that will meet the needs, interests, and abilities of the assigned students.
• Assists in creating a classroom environment conducive and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Cooperates with the classroom teacher in guiding the students’ learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives, and communicating these objectives to students.
• Provides ongoing assessment and progress reports for assigned students.
• Evaluates the learning abilities of assigned students and seeks the assistance of district specialists if required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on assigned staff committees.
• 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:

Intervention Assistant

Scale:

Classified

Grade:

B (Non-degreed); C (Degreed)

Days Employed:

187 per school year

Beginning Salary

$14.00 - $20.50 (With 48 hours of college or Workkeys Test)

$15.50 - $21.50 (With B.S. Degree)

Overtime:

Exempt

Codes

MS Personnel/Accreditation Data:

902007 (Intervention Asst.)

JPSD Job Position Title:

N4393

Position Type: Full-Time