PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT

Exceptional Education Services; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Public Schools MS Exceptional Education Services in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support students with special health care needs. Starting immediately, the role operates on a 185-day schedule with a pay rate of $14.00 per hour and reports to the Principal.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers with students requiring tube feedings, changes to diapers, and intermittent catheterizations, along with other related duties typically assigned to classroom

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.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Jackson Public Schools MS Exceptional Education Services - Jackson, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT

Jackson Public Schools MS Exceptional Education Services - Jackson, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

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

Job Requirements

Contact Information

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