Special Education Assistant: Impactful Classroom Support

Jackson Co School District; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson County School District seeks a paraeducator to support certified teachers and assist students with daily activities under supervision. Responsibilities include implementing lesson plans, supervising during lunch and recess, and helping with individualized learning materials.

Qualifications include 2 years of college credits or an associate degree, or HS diploma with WorkKeys scores, plus ability to lift 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Two years or 48 college credits required (transcript verification).
• Associate degree or higher preferred; alternative HS diploma with WorkKeys scores accepted.
• General understanding of the District Educational Program.

Responsibilities

• Works under the guidance of certified teachers.
• Assists in supervising students through daily activities.
• Creates individualized learning materials and modifies curriculum for access to general education.
• Implements motor/mobility plans under supervision of an Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist.
• Assists group at lunch/recess and with accommodations.
• Performs routine clerical duties such as duplication of learning materials, bulletin boards, inventories, filing, etc.
• Assists with personal care (e.g., toileting, feeding).
• Supervises students for limited times during classroom hours.
• Follows daily lesson plans from the certified teacher.
• Attends professional development offered by Special Education Department.
• Serves as a member of the IEP team for students served.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Principal and Director of Special Education.

Skills

WorkKeys requirements

Lift 25 pounds

Understanding of district program

Reading for Information WorkKeys 4

Applied Mathematics WorkKeys 4

Writing/Business Writing WorkKeys 3

Education

Two years or 48 college credits

Associate degree or higher

High School Diploma/GED + WorkKeys scores

Job description

The Jackson County School District seeks a paraeducator to support certified teachers and assist students with daily activities under supervision. Responsibilities include implementing lesson plans, supervising during lunch and recess, and helping with individualized learning materials.

Qualifications include 2 years of college credits or an associate degree, or HS diploma with WorkKeys scores, plus ability to lift 25 pounds.