Assistant Teacher - SPED

pgsd; Gautier (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

pgsd in Gautier, Mississippi is seeking an instructional assistant to support reading, language arts, and mathematics instruction for the remainder of 2026-2027. This role requires at least an Associate's degree or 48 college credits, or Work Keys test scores, and a demonstrated positive attitude toward classroom duties.

Candidates must pass a criminal background check and show proficiency in reading and writing.

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 for the Work Keys test.
• Proficiency in 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.

Skills

Reading & writing proficiency

Positive attitude

Background check clearance

Education

Associate’s degree or 48 college credits

Job description

Terms of Employment

187 days per school year

Remainder of 2026-2027 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 for the Work Keys test: (Information for Work Keys contact, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College by email at [e-mail]. Phone number is 228-497-7706). 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 Pascagoula Adult Learning Center at 228-938-6587 OR Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College by email at [e-mail]. Phone number is 228-497-7706.