Teacher Assistant

Jackson County School District; Mississippi; On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County School District is hiring a Special Education Assistant at Vancleave Middle School. The role involves supporting certified teachers, assisting with student supervision, and implementing individualized learning plans. Candidates need a minimum of a High School Diploma and a strong understanding of the educational program.

Responsibilities include clerical duties and personal care assistance for students. The position offers a salary determined by school policy and requires 180 days of employment per school year.

Qualifications

• General understanding of curriculum for special education.
• Ability to assist with personal care for students.
• Experience working under guidance of certified teachers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising students throughout the day.
• Support certified teachers in creating individualized learning materials.
• Implement motor/mobility plans under supervision.

Skills

Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds

Understanding of District Educational Program

Verification of WorkKeys® Scores

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Early Childhood Associate Degree

Associate Degree or higher

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/15/2026
• Location: Vancleave Middle School

QUALIFICATIONS

Pre-Kindergarten

• Early Childhood Associate Degree OR
• Associate Degree OR 60 College Credit Hours AND 12 Early Childhood College Credit Hours* OR Completion of an Early Childhood Training Program**
• High School Diploma/GED AND Verification of WorkKeys® Scores*** AND 12 Early Childhood College Credit Hours OR Completion of an Early Childhood Training Program**
• Possess a general understanding of the District Educational Program
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds

*These hours can be included in the Associate Degree or 60 College Credit Hours

**Completion of an Early Childhood Training Program includes the Child Development Associate (CDA), National/State Director's Credential, Montessori Credential, and the MDE's intensiv,e specialized Early Childhood Training Program.

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

• 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.

EVALUATION

Performance in this position should be evaluated regularly by the Principal and/or Director of Special Education in accordance with provisions established by the Board of Education.

AREAS EVALUATED INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Reinforces skills taught by speech therapist, and/or certified general/special education teacher as well as Positive Behavior Support.
• Assists students with organizational skills, homework, and assessments.
• Monitors and provides assistance during seatwork activities.