Assistant Teacher - Special Education (self-contained)

Pascagoula-Gautier School District; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Mississippi is seeking an instructional assistant to support reading, language arts and mathematics. The role is for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year (187 days).

You will assist teachers, reinforce literacy and math concepts, and help track student progress. Qualified candidates may have an Associate's degree or 48 college credits, or hold a Work Keys Silver Certificate.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Associate's Degree or above; OR must have at least 48 hours of earned college credit; OR must provide passing scores (Silver Certificate) for the Work Keys test for Assistant Teachers.
• Proficiency in skills of reading, and writing.
• Must pass criminal background check as prescribed by state statute.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching reading/language arts and mathematics.
• Support classroom teachers and help monitor student progress.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment in the classroom.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Education

Associate's degree or higher

48 hours college credit

Work Keys Silver Certificate

Job description

Terms of Employment

Remainder of 2026-2027 School Year

(187 days per school year)

Minimum Qualifications: Must possess an Associate's Degree or above; OR must have at least 48 hours of earned college credit; OR must provide passing scores (Silver Certificate) for the Work Keys test for Assistant Teachers. Proficiency in skills of reading, and writing; Demonstrated interest in and a positive attitude toward the duties and responsibilities required to perform as an instructional assistant for teaching reading/language arts and mathematics. Must pass criminal background check as prescribed by state statute.

For information on WorkKeys Test, contact Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College by email at [e-mail]. Phone number is 228-497-7706.