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Teacher Assistant

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Jackson County School District

Vancleave, MS (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 01/26/2026 (Updated 6 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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Job Description

Teacher Assistant JobID:
3542
Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Assistant
Date Posted:
1/26/2026
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. Kindergarten - 12th grade Associate Degree or higher OR Two years or 48 College Credit Horus (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.
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