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How much do disability aide jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for disability aide in Raleigh, MS is $14.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.24 and $17.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a disability aide?

Disability aides are professionals who provide support and assistance to individuals with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities. Their primary role is to help clients with daily activities such as personal hygiene, mobility, meal preparation, and participation in community events. Disability aides also offer emotional support and work to promote independence and quality of life for those they assist. They may work in private homes, residential facilities, schools, or community organizations depending on the needs of their clients.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a disability aide, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Disability Aide, you need foundational knowledge of personal care, disability support practices, and often a Certificate III in Individual Support or a related qualification. Familiarity with assistive devices, care documentation systems, and basic first aid certifications is typically required. Compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal skills help Disability Aides build trust and effectively support clients with varying needs. These skills and qualities are essential for providing safe, respectful, and person-centered care that enhances clients' quality of life.

What are some common challenges disability aides face when supporting clients, and how can they effectively manage them?

Disability Aides often encounter challenges such as communication barriers, managing complex personal care needs, and adapting to each client's unique routine and preferences. Building strong relationships through patience, active listening, and empathy is key to overcoming these hurdles. Effective aides also collaborate closely with families, therapists, and other care professionals to ensure consistent support and to tailor their approach to the individual's evolving needs. Ongoing training and seeking feedback help Disability Aides stay responsive and provide high-quality care.

What is the difference between Disability Aide vs Personal Support Worker?

AspectDisability AidePersonal Support Worker
CredentialsOften requires a certificate or diploma in disability support or health careTypically requires a PSW certificate or diploma
Work EnvironmentAssists individuals with disabilities in homes, community settings, or care facilitiesProvides personal care and support in homes, hospitals, or long-term care facilities
Employer & IndustryHealth care agencies, community organizations, residential facilities

Disability Aides and Personal Support Workers share similar roles in providing care and support to individuals with health or disability needs. Both roles often require similar certifications and work in comparable environments such as homes and care facilities. The main difference lies in terminology and specific job duties, with Disability Aides often focusing more on supporting individuals with disabilities in community or residential settings, while Personal Support Workers may have a broader scope including elderly care and hospital support.

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Infographic showing various Disability Aide job openings in Raleigh, MS as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,546 per year, or $14.7 per hour.

Teacher / Girls Basketball Coach (26-27 SY)

Rankin County School District

Brandon, MS • On-site

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Rankin County School District rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 643 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Position Type:
Teacher - Secondary/Teacher/ Coach Secondary
Date Posted:
8/12/2026
Location:
Brandon High School
Date Available:
09/01/2026
Job title:
Teacher
Reports to:
Principal
Receives guidance from:
Principal or Lead Teacher
Overtime Status:
Compliant with position, salary and FLSA regulations
Job purpose:
In keeping a tradition of excellence, a teacher in the Rankin County School District is expected to help students learn required subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties and responsibilities:
  • Meet and instruct assigned classes at the assigned school and at times designated by Principal
  • Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students
  • Lessons are aligned to standards and represent a coherent sequence of learning
  • Lessons have high levels of learning for all students
  • Assist students in taking responsibility for learning and monitors student learning
  • Provide multiple ways for students to make meaning of content
  • Manage a learning-focused classroom community; Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
  • Manage classroom space, time, and resources effectively for student learning
  • Create and maintain a classroom of respect for all students
  • Engage in professional learning; possess a growth mindset
  • Establish and maintain effective communication with families/guardians
  • Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of Principal
  • Encourage students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior
  • Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students
  • Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
  • Implement, by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
  • Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as assigned
  • Identify and report the possibility of learning disabilities of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
  • Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
  • Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
  • Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
  • Make provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
  • Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate the job performance
  • Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by participation in training sessions and classes
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees
  • Maintain and accept responsibility for any district owned fixed asset item assigned to employee and ensure appropriate use by following district policies for acceptable use
  • Undergo periodic evaluations according to state and board policy procedures
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Regular, timely/dependable, in person attendance is an essential function of this position
  • Perform such other and not specifically enumerated duties as may be requested by the Board of Education, superintendent, administrator, director or established by district policy, state, or federal guidelines
  • Read, understand, and abide by Employee Conduct Policy, GAB, all other district policies and applicable procedures and protocols as established by RCSD, and Mississippi Educator Code of Conduct

Qualifications:
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree in Education or higher
  • Certification: Hold an appropriate Mississippi Teaching Credential or valid emergency
    certification issued by the state of Mississippi Educational Board
  • Other Requirements: Required references and background check

Physical Demands:
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using equipment such as a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is not a standard office setting; but rather encompasses the entire active school campus both inside and outside the facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.

Note: This is not necessarily an all-inclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
Terms of Employment:
Salary, days and work year as established by the Rankin County Board of Education
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Rankin County School Board policy on Evaluation of Employees.

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