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INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, EXCEPTIONAL ED.
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$35,880 / year median in Mississippi
+12% projected growth
Job Description
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, EXCEPTIONAL ED.
Jackson Public Schools MS
Exceptional Education Services - Jackson, Mississippi This job is also posted in Jackson Public Schools MS
Job Details
Job ID:
5910811
Application Deadline:
Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Instructional Assistant/Exceptional Ed.
Qualifications
Meet qualifications for NCLB (48 hours of college or higher; pass state mandated test - Work keys)
Ability to work with young children
Reports To
Principal
Supervises
Students when assigned
Job Goal
To assist in providing a well organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and viable resource materials.
Essential Functions
Demonstrates and instructs activities as directed by the teacher.
Organizes activities and materials under the direction of classroom teacher.
Maintains accurate documentation of child's progress.
Operates audiovisual equipment utilized in instruction.
Exercises good judgment as to child's needs.
Adapts and modifies materials and techniques.
Assists teacher in implementing Individual Education Plans.
Participates in professional development and scheduled meetings.
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:
Instructional Assistant (Exceptional Ed)
Scale:
Classified
Grade:
B
Days Employed:
185 per school year
Beginning Salary
$14.00 per hour
Exception:
JPS employees should refer to the Classified Employee Pay Scale Rules of Administration and Implementation.
Overtime:
Non-exempt
Codes
MS Personnel/Accreditation Data:
801003 (Teacher Aide)
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements