Special Education Teacher Assistant

Jackson Co School District; Ocean Springs (MS); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

WorkKeys requirements

Lift 25 pounds

Understanding of district program

Reading for Information WorkKeys 4

Applied Mathematics WorkKeys 4

Writing/Business Writing WorkKeys 3

Ausbildung

Two years or 48 college credits

Associate degree or higher

High School Diploma/GED + WorkKeys scores

Jobbeschreibung

• 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.

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.

SALARY

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SCHOOL YEAR: 2026-2027

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.