Special Education Teacher Assistant

Jackson County School District; Mississippi; Sur place; USD 25 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jackson County School District is seeking a Support Staff/Special Education Assistant at St. Martin East Elementary. The role involves assisting certified teachers, supervising students, and supporting individualized learning plans within Special Education services.

Qualifications include an associate degree or higher (or equivalent credits), WorkKeys scores, and ability to lift 25 pounds. Employment follows a 180-day school year with duties aligned to daily lesson plans and related services.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher or 48 college credits.
• Two years or 48 credits if transcripts are verified.
• High school diploma or GED with WorkKeys scores.
• General understanding of the District Educational Program.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.

Responsabilités

• Works under the guidance of certified teachers.
• Assists in supervising students through the day’s activities.
• Assists in creating individualized learning materials and modifying curriculum for access to general education.
• Implements motor/mobility plans from Occupational/Physical Therapists while supervised by a certified teacher.
• Assists with lunch/recess and accommodations.
• Performs routine clerical duties like duplicating learning materials, bulletin boards, inventories, filing.
• Assists with personal care (e.g., toileting, feeding).
• Supervises students for short periods during classroom hours.
• Follows daily lesson plans from the certified teacher.
• Attends professional development in Special Education.
• Serves on the IEP team for students served.

Formation

Associate Degree or higher OR

Two years or 48 College Credit Hours (transcript verification required) OR

High School Diploma/GED AND Verification of WorkKeys® Scores*

Possess a general understanding of the District Educational Program

Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds

Description du poste

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/6/2026
• Location: St. Martin East Elementary

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate Degree or higher OR
• Two years or 48 College Credit Hours (transcript verification required) OR
• High School Diploma/GED AND Verification of WorkKeys® Scores*
• Possess a general understanding of the District Educational Program
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds

*WorkKeys® requirements: Reading for Information score of 4, Applied Mathematics score of 4, and a Writing or Business Writing score of 3.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

DUTIES:

• Works under the guidance of certified teachers.
• Assists in supervising students through the day's activities.
• Is supervised in creating individualized learning materials and modifying existing curriculum for access to general education.
• Implements motor/mobility plans given by Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist while under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Assists group at lunch/recess and assists with specified accommodations.
• Performs routine clerical duties such as: duplication of learning materials, bulletin boards, inventories, filing, etc.
• Assists with personal care (example: toileting, feeding, etc.).
• Supervises students for a limited amount of time during classroom hours.
• Follows specified lesson plans assigned each day for daily activities from the certified teacher.
• Attends professional development offered by the Special Education Department.
• Serves as a member of the IEP team for students served.

Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Principal and/or the Director of Special Education.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

180 days, salary as established by the Board of Education.

The Jackson County School District is an equal opportunity employer.

The Jackson County School District does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sex, military status, or any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law in any of its activities or operations.

These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of employees, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our employees.

Employment is subject to background check, finger printing and pre-employment drug test results, in accordance with state law.