Assistant Teacher - SPED

pgsd; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pascagoula-Gautier School District is seeking an instructional assistant to support reading and mathematics instruction for the 2026-2027 school year. The position runs 187 days per school year, for the remainder of the 2026-2027 year.

Candidates must have an associate degree or 48 college credits, or pass the Work Keys test. A background check is required; details provided by MGCCC contact info in the ad.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher, or 48 college credits.
• Proficiency in reading and writing.
• Interest and positive attitude toward instructional duties.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reading, language arts and mathematics instruction.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Positive attitude

Education

Associate's degree

48 college credits

Work Keys test

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.