INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, EXCEPTIONAL ED. GALLOWAY (SY2627)

Galloway Elementary School; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Galloway Elementary School in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Exceptional Education to support classroom activities and student learning. The role starts immediately and follows the school's schedule of 185 days per year.

The assistant will work under the direction of the classroom teacher to implement IEPs and assist with materials and documentation. Ideal candidates meet NCLB qualifications and have 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

Young children handling

Education

NCLB qualifications (48 hours college)

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, EXCEPTIONAL ED. GALLOWAY (SY2627)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Instructional Assistant/Exceptional Ed.

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

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

Salary per hour

$15.33 per hour

Overtime:

Non-exempt

Codes

MS Personnel/Accreditation Data:

801003 (Teacher Aide)

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, EXCEPTIONAL ED. GALLOWAY (SY2627)

Jackson Public Schools MS Galloway Elementary School - Jackson, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5975119

Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Instructional Assistant/Exceptional Ed.

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

Salary per hour

$15.33 per hour

Overtime:

Non-exempt

Codes

MS Personnel/Accreditation Data:

801003 (Teacher Aide)

Position Type: Full-Time