INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, EXCEPTIONAL ED. (REAP)

Reap; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Reap in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Exceptional Ed. to support instructional activities and classroom management under the supervision of the principal.

The role emphasizes assisting with IEPs, adapting materials, and maintaining progress records in a well-organized classroom environment. Starting immediately, the position is full-time with 185 school days per year and a starting wage of $14.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Meets 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 used in instruction.
• Exercises good judgement 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

Education

48 hours of college+

Work Keys test

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, EXCEPTIONAL ED. (REAP)

Jackson Public Schools MS REAP - Jackson, Mississippi

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

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Codes

MS Personnel/Accreditation Data:

801003 (Teacher Aide)

Job Details

Application Deadline: Nov 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)