Instructional Assistant, Ed

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, EXCEPTIONAL ED.

Jackson Public Schools MS Spann Elementary School - Jackson, Mississippi

• Job : 5748531
• Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: May 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Instructional Assistant/Exceptional Ed.

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.

• Meet qualifications for NCLB (48 hours of college or higher; pass state mandated test - Work keys).
• Ability to work with young children.

Principal

Students when assigned

• 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.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

• Classification: Instructional Assistant (Exceptional Ed)
• Scale: Classified
• Grade: B
• Days Employed: 185 per school year
• Salary per hour: $14.00 per hour
• Overtime: Non-exempt

• MS Personnel/Accreditation Data: 801003 (Teacher Aide)
• Position Type: Full-Time