SPED Educational Assistant - IDEA

Overview

• JOB TITLE: Educational Assistant
• REPORTS TO: Building Administrator
• SUPERVISES: N/A
• TERM: 10 months (190-day calendar), Non-Exempt
• JOB GOAL: To assist the classroom teacher with whole group, small group, and/or individual instructional support and classroom management within the classroom and through the building as needed.

• Position Type: Special Education / Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/16/2026
• Location: Community Montessori
• Date Available: 07/27/2026
• Closing Date: 07/31/2026

• Completed at least 48 college semester hours. The state equates 48 semester hours (including remedial courses) as the equivalent of two years of college. The coursework or degree need not be in a specific subject; it may be in any field, provided it is from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Obtained an associate’s degree or higher;
  OR
• High School Diploma or GED AND Pass the Praxis Para Pro Assessment as the statewide test for paraprofessionals prior to being hired ($55 at the applicant's expense
  ).
• FBI/TBI Fingerprint/Background Clearance every five years
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent might find appropriate and acceptable

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

• Arrives and leaves the workplace on time and dresses appropriately for the assigned school setting.
• Types, duplicates, and complies with instructional materials.
• Distributes and collects papers, workbooks, and other materials for instruction.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning.
• May administer, score, and record achievement and/or diagnostic tests and data from individual students.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, and other school functions.
• Assists with the supervision of students during arrival, dismissal, buses, playgrounds, hallways, and in the lunchrooms as assigned by the building administrator.
• Assists in the preparation and assimilation of materials for school displays/public relations.
• Assumes responsibility for knowing and following school safety rules and proper procedures for crisis management.
• Adheres to the requirements of confidentiality regarding student information.
• Models mutual respect and appropriate behavior in interacting with students.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher and building administrator.

The Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Postings current as of 7/19/2026 1:27:47 PM CST.