K-2 Title I Teacher Assistant

K-2

Title I Teacher Assistant JobID:

3709

Position Type:

Support Staff/Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:

6/11/2026

Location:

Vancleave Lower Elementary Kindergarten - 12th grade 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. SALARY

Per JCSD pay scale:://jacksonco.msbapolicy.org/DistrictPolicies/Views/SelectedDocumentReadOnly/tabid/779/Default.aspx?docId=316212

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.