Instructional Assistant, Exceptional Ed.

North Jackson Elementary School; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

North Jackson Elementary School in Jackson, Mississippi seeks an Instructional Assistant in Exceptional Ed. immediately.

Under the supervision of the Principal, you will assist in delivering instruction, support students with disabilities, and help implement Individual Education Plans to ensure access to the curriculum. Qualifications include meeting NCLB requirements and the ability to work with young children.

Qualifications

• Meet qualifications for NCLB (48 hours of college or higher; pass state mandated test - Work keys).
• Ability to work with young children.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and instructs activities as directed by the teacher.
• Organizes activities and materials under the direction of classroom teacher.
• Maintains accurate documentation of child’s progress.
• Operates audiovisual equipment utilized in instruction.
• Exercises good judgment as to child’s needs.
• Adapts and modifies materials and techniques.
• Assists teacher in implementing Individual Education Plans.
• Participates in professional development and scheduled meetings.
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Skills

NCLB qualifications

Young children

Job description

Instructional Assistant, Exceptional Ed.

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Job Details

Job ID: 5874392
Application Deadline: Sep 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Instructional Assistant/Exceptional Ed. 26-27

Qualifications

• Meet qualifications for NCLB (48 hours of college or higher; pass state mandated test - Work keys)
• Ability to work with young children

Reports To

Principal

Supervises

Students when assigned

Job Goal

To assist in providing a well organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and viable resource materials.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates and instructs activities as directed by the teacher.
• Organizes activities and materials under the direction of classroom teacher.
• Maintains accurate documentation of child’s progress.
• Operates audiovisual equipment utilized in instruction.
• Exercises good judgment as to child’s needs.
• Adapts and modifies materials and techniques.
• Assists teacher in implementing Individual Education Plans.
• Participates in professional development and scheduled meetings.
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Salary Information

Classification:

Instructional Assistant (Exceptional Ed)

Scale:

Classified

Grade:

B

Days Employed:

185 per school year

Beginning Salary

$14.00 per hour
Exception: JPS employees should refer to the Classified Employee Pay Scale Rules of Administration and Implementation.

Overtime:

Non-exempt

Codes

MS Personnel/Accreditation Data:

801003 (Teacher Aide)

Position Type:

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• North Jackson Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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