IDEA Behavior Assistant Teacher - Magnolia Park

Ocean Springs School District; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Springs School District in Magnolia Park Elementary seeks an IDEA Behavior Assistant Teacher—Paraprofessional to support classrooms and student learning under the direction of licensed teachers. This role emphasizes positive behavior strategies, classroom assistance, and collaboration with staff; candidates should have the required education and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork.

Compensation follows the Ocean Springs salary schedule for classified positions for the 2026-2027

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 48 semester hours of college or an associate degree.
• Alternative: ACT WorkKeys Reading 4, Math 4, Writing 3.
• Interpersonal and collaboration with students, staff, parents.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good physical condition and ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and enhance student learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Lifts 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma/GED

48 semester hours / 2 years college

Associate's degree or WorkKeys

WorkKeys Silver Level Certification

Job description

IDEA Behavior Assistant Teacher - Magnolia Park JobID: 1134

• Date Posted: 10/16/2026
• Location: Magnolia Park Elementary
• Date Available: 11/02/2026

POSITION: IDEA BEHAVIOR ASSISTANT TEACHER-PARAPROFESSIONAL

COMMENCING DATE: November 2, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Completed at least 2 years of study (48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education; or
• Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or Passed the ACT WorkKeys requirements - Reading for Information, score of 4, Applied Mathematics, score of 4, and Writing or Business Writing, score of 3; or WorkKeys Silver Level Certification: Workplace Documents, score of 4, Applied Mathematics, score of 4, and Writing or Business Writing, score of 3.
• Interpersonal skills in working with students, professional colleagues, administration, parents, and community
• Strong written and oral communication skills: grammar, spelling, punctuation
• Good physical condition with ability to lift 50 pounds

JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and enhance student learning.

SALARY: Commensurate with the Ocean Springs salary schedule for classified positions for the 2026-2027 school year.

Any person desiring to transfer within the system must adhere to School Board Policy GBE.

The Ocean Springs School District employs qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of non-related medical condition or handicap.