IDEA Assistant Teacher - OSUE

*** Please email a letter of interest to Taylor Caron, Principal, [email protected]*** 

POSITION:         IDEA ASSISTANT TEACHER-PARAPROFESSIONAL


COMMENCING DATE:       July 23, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1.  High School Diploma
2. Completed at least 2 years of study (48 semester hours) at an  institution of  higher education;  or
3. Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or Passed the ACT Work Keys-Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics and Writing Subtests.
4. Interpersonal skills in working with students, professional colleagues, administration, parents, and community
5. Strong written and oral communication skills: grammar, spelling, punctuation
6. Good physical condition with ability to lift 50 pounds

JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and enhance student learning. Assist with specific needs related to student disabilities along with helping with toileting as needed.


SALARY: Commensurate with the Ocean Springs salary schedule for classified positions for the 2026-2027 school year.
  

Any person desiring to transfer within the system must adhere to School Board Policy GBE.

The Ocean Springs School District employs qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of non-related medical condition or handicap.