K-2 Teacher Assistant

Jackson County School District; Mississippi; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson County School District is seeking a dedicated Assistant Teacher to support certified teachers in delivering an effective instructional program at Vancleave Lower Elementary. The role emphasizes reinforcing skills and supervising students under direct supervision.

Requirements include an associate degree or higher, or two years of college credit, or a high school diploma with WorkKeys verification, and the ability to lift 25 pounds. Reports to the building principal.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher OR two years/48 college credit hours OR high school diploma with verification of WorkKeys scores.
• Possess a general understanding of the District Educational Program.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementing, and conducting an effective educational program with a supervising teacher.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a successful instructional program.
• Promote a positive image of the school and district program to the public.
• Work harmoniously with staff and students and model good reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• Attend and participate in professional development programs.
• Assist with resource files, classroom materials, and proctoring as needed.
• Support language, reading, mathematics, and social skill development for students.

Education

Associate Degree or higher

Two years of college credit

High School Diploma/GED with WorkKeys

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/17/2026
• Location: Vancleave Lower Elementary
• Associate Degree or higher OR
• Two years or 48 College Credit Hours OR
• High School Diploma/GED AND Verification of WorkKeys® Scores*
• Possess a general understanding of the District Educational Program
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds

*After 2017, WorkKeys® requirements: Silver certificate consisting of a minimum score of 4 on ACT WorkKeys Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents Assessments.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

JOB GOAL:

The AssistantTeacher is to assist the Supervising Certified Teacher in planning, implementing, and conducting an effective educational program, as well as related supporting activities of the school.

JOB DUTIES:

• Contribute through their work to the development and implementation of a successful instructional program.
• Promote a positive image of the school and district program to the public.
• Work harmoniously with staff and students.
• Model good reading, writing, and speaking skills for students.
• Cooperate with the supervising certified teacher(s).
• Attend and participate in professional development programs.
• Work directly with students, reinforcing skills taught by a certified teacher.
• Monitor written assignments as students work. When a misunderstanding of an assignment is detected, immediate re-teaching/reinforcing will be provided.
• Work with a large group when reading to the group and/or playing vocabulary games.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce basic language, reading, mathematics and social skills.
• Assist the classroom teacher on the playground in teaching and coaching physical activities that strengthen large motor skills.
• Attend parent-teacher conferences, as directed.
• Serve as a resource person in curriculum, organization, and student evaluation.
• Assist the supervising teacher with resource files, audiovisual items, student unit packets, etc.
• Serve as proctor among students at any time (such as classroom management, recess duty, testing, etc.) under the direct and immediate supervision of a certified teacher.
• Perform other such reasonable duties as directed by the administration and/or certified supervising teacher.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

To be employed for 8 hours per day, 180 days per year. Salary established by Board Policy GGBD.

SCHOOL YEAR: 2026-2027

The Jackson County School District is an equal opportunity employer. The Jackson County School District does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sex, military status, or any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of employees, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our employees. Employment is subject to background check, finger printing and pre-employment drug test results, in accordance with state law.

EVALUATION:

Performance in this position shall be evaluated regularly by the Principal in accordance with provisions established by the Board of Education.