INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, EXCEPTIONAL ED. (SY2627)

Pecan Park Elementary School; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pecan Park Elementary School in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Exceptional Education. Immediate start with a focus on supporting students with diverse needs under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

The role involves assisting with activities, maintaining progress documentation, and adapting materials to individual IEP goals. Work keys and NCLB qualifications are required, with duties aligned to the school’s educational program.

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 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

Ability to work with young children

Education

NCLB qualifications

Job description

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, EXCEPTIONAL ED. (SY2627)

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

Starting Date: Immediate

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. (SY2627)

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

This job is also posted in Jackson Public Schools MS

Job Details

Job ID: 5646271
Application Deadline: Nov 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Sep 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediate

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