Tutor, Tutoring, Teacher Assistant​/ Paraprofessional

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• Position Type:
  Teacher-Elementary School/ Teacher-Hourly
• Date Posted: 9/18/2026
• Location:
  
  Central Office
• Date Available:
  
  Upon Hire

Reports To: Director of Federal Programs

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: This is an hourly position, with the schedule determined based on student needs and candidate availability.

Salary Scale: Hourly-Teacher Salary Schedule

Rate Range: $32.12-$68.90

Placement on the Salary Scale is based on verified years of experience and degree

The Jackson County School System is seeking an Hourly Tutor to support students participating in the Migrant Education Program. The tutor will provide individualized and small-group academic support to help students strengthen skills, complete coursework, and make continued academic progress. Ideal candidates will have experience working with school-aged students and an ability to build positive, supportive relationships with students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Candidates should be dependable, flexible, patient, and able to collaborate effectively with teachers, families, and school staff.

• Some college, at least 3 years with admittance into an education program
• Experience working with students from diverse cultural, linguistic, or socioeconomic backgrounds
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide academic support based on individual student needs

• Bachelors Degree with teaching experience
• Experience tutoring, teaching, mentoring, or otherwise working with school-aged students
• Experience working with students from diverse cultural, linguistic, or socioeconomic backgrounds
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide academic support based on individual student needs
• Bilingual skills, particularly Spanish/English, are preferred but not required

• Work is performed in a standard in-person school environment
• Sedentary work:
  May require lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like files, ledgers, and small tools
• Travel between schools will be required
• Consistent mode of transportation required

Thank you for your interest in joining Jackson County Schools. Our selection process ensures that we identify the most qualified candidates for our team. Hiring Managers will prioritize candidates who meet both the preferred and minimum qualifications for each position and will select individuals for interviews as positions become available.

Due to the volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application or interview status cannot be provided in writing, over the phone, or in person. All applicants who submit a complete application package will be considered but may not necessarily receive notification or an interview. The job posting may be subject to being closed at any time without notice.

Only those qualified candidates who are selected for an interview shall receive notification upon the filling of this vacancy.

The Jackson County School System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. The Jackson County School System is a drug-free workplace. A background check will be completed upon hire, which may consist of any or all of the following: criminal and employment histories, credit history (as applicable to the position), education credentials, and motor vehicle driving records.

Postings current as of 9/22/2026 8:53:34 AM CST.

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