K-1 Teacher Assistants

Sudduth Elementary School; Starkville (MS); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Starkville is searching for a full-time paraprofessional. This role involves assisting in improving students’ academic skills, promoting a positive school program image, and maintaining student confidentiality. Applicants must have at least 2 years of higher education study or an associate's degree. The position requires active student supervision and adherence to safety procedures. Interested candidates should apply as the position remains open until filled. For more information, contact the Principal.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate continued growth by participation in professional development activities.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Adheres to all safety procedures and rules.

Responsibilities

• Assists in improving students’ skills in all academic areas.
• Promotes a positive image of the school district program.
• Maintains active supervision of students during all duty assignments.

Skills

Assists in improving students’ skills

Maintains confidentiality of all student information

Exhibits high expectations for self and students

Education

Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education

Obtained an associate’s degree or higher

Job description

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District Sudduth Elementary School – Starkville, Mississippi

Job Description

Job Duties:

• Assists in improving students’ skills in all academic areas as directed by the teacher.
• Promotes a positive image of the school district program to the public.
• Keeps records as directed by the teacher.
• Attends parent-teacher conferences as directed by the teacher.
• Exhibits high expectations for self and students.
• Demonstrates continued growth by participation in professional development activities.
• Adheres to all safety procedures, rules, and policies to ensure the well‑being of all students.
• Reports regularly and punctually to assigned work location and notifies principal or designee of impending absence in a timely manner.
• Maintains active supervision of students during all work and duty assignments.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student information.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the teacher and/or principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have completed at least 2 years of study (48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education; or
• Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
• Met a rigorous standard of quality as determined by a formal assessment. (Mississippi Test: ACT WorkKeys – Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics and Writing Subtests).

Job Details

Job ID: 5218730

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 05, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 15, 2025

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Morgan Abraham, Principal
• Sudduth Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]