PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT

Exceptional Education Services; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Public Schools MS Exceptional Education Services in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant to support students with special health care needs. The role reports to the Principal and is staffed for 185 days with a wage of $14.00 per hour.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with potential overtime; starting date is immediate. Responsibilities include assisting students with health-related needs, diaper changes, and occasional catheterizations, alongside

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Must be able to work with students requiring special health care

Responsibilities

• Must be willing to change diapers.
• Must be willing to perform intermittent catheterizations.
• Must assist teachers with students requiring tube feedings.
• Perform other duties typically assigned to classroom assistants.
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Skills

Special health care needs support

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT

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Job Details

Job ID: 5867114

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

Posted: Aug 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Personal Care Assistant

Qualifications

High school diploma

Must be able to work with students requiring special health care

Reports To

Principal

Supervises

N/A

Job Goal

To assist the district in meeting requirements to provide for students needing special accommodations

Essential Functions

• Must be willing to change diapers.
• Must be willing to perform intermittent catheterizations.
• Must assist teachers with students requiring tube feedings.
• Perform other duties typically assigned to classroom assistants.
• 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:

Personal Care Assistant

Scale:

Classified

Grade:

A

Days Employed:

185 days

Salary:

$14.00 per hour

Overtime:

Non-exempt

Codes

MS Personnel/Accreditation Data:

131036 (Personal Care Attendant)

JPSD Job Position Title:

N5013

Position Type: Full-Time

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