2026-2027 Full-time Special Education CDC Classroom Assistant at Jefferson Middle School

Young World Physical Education; Jefferson City (TN); Presencial; USD 18 000 - 25 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health Insurance

Life insurance

TCRS retirement enrollment

Dental and/or vision insurance

Paid sick days

Paid personal day

Paid holidays

Resumo da oferta

Jefferson County School District is seeking a 2026-2027 Full-time Special Education CDC Classroom Assistant at Jefferson Middle School in Jefferson City, TN. The role supports students with disabilities under teacher supervision, performing a variety of instructional and classroom tasks.

The ideal candidate will have 48 college credits or pass the Paraprofessional assessment, strong energy, and excellent communication with students and staff.

Qualificações

• Minimum 48 college credits or passing score on Paraprofessional assessment with additional coursework in elementary education.
• Experience providing instruction to elementary school age children and ability to interact well with students, parents, and co-workers.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple job demands.

Responsabilidades

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Administer and score basic diagnostic tests when recommended by the classroom teacher.
• Check notebooks and work, grade and correct as necessary.
• Monitor behavior on the playground, cafeteria, and common areas; discipline when necessary.
• Assist students with self-help skills (toileting, feeding).
• Assist substitute teachers to provide continuity with learning objectives.
• Make copies of learning materials, tests, and calendars.
• Read stories to small groups and interpret learning objectives.
• Assist with in-service training and field trips.
• Assist in cleaning and organizing assigned classrooms.
• Attend to students on arrival and departure; assist during emergencies.
• Conduct art activities and other instructional assignments.

Formação académica

48 college credit hours

Associate's or higher degree

Paraprofessional assessment score

Descrição da oferta de emprego

2026-2027 Full-time Special Education CDC Classroom Assistant at Jefferson Middle School

Jefferson County School District Jefferson Middle School - Jefferson City, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Jefferson County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5750154 Application Deadline: Jul 29, 2026 1:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Jun 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Hire date: August 3, 2026

Full-time; 7 hours per day; 188 days paid days per school year (includes 5 paid holidays); # of days paid is pro-rated if hiring during the school year

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Benefits include: Health Insurance (some options include premiums that are 100% paid for the employee); $20,000 life insurance policy; enrollment in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (5% employee contribution required); optional dental and/or vision insurance; paid sick days; paid personal day; paid holidays

You must meet the minimum education requirements to apply for this position as follows: 48 college credit hours (semester); or associate's or high degree; or passing score on the Parapro assessment. Attach proof of education to your online application.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Employees in this classification assist students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom at theelementary or middle school level. Activities associated with the job include working with students with disabilities in small groups to provide basic reading, math, science instruction, self-help skills (which may also include toileting, feeding). Incumbents must be capable of providing effective instruction, be willing to assist students in basic self-care and maintain a high level of energy while interacting with students. Job performance is typically evaluated byteachers and administrators through observation of interactions with students, ability to impart knowledge and skills to students, and personal organizational skills.

• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce the learning of established lesson plans.
• Administer and score basic diagnostic tests when recommended by the class room teacher.
• Check notebooks and work assignments, grade and correct as necessary.
• Monitor the behavior of students on the playground, cafeteria, and common areas and discipline when necessary.
• Assist students withself-help skills (which may also include toileting, feeding).
• Assist substitute teachers when necessary to provide continuity with previously established learning objectives.
• Make copies of learning materials, tests, lesson plans, calendars, and related teaching materials.
• Read stories to small groups of children and interpret intended learning objectives.
• Assist and participate in in-service training activities, and field trips.
• Assist with cleaning and organizing assigned classrooms.
• Assist children upon arrival and departure from the school facility and attend to their needs as required.
• Assist in the execution of emergency drills.
• Conduct art activities and other instructional assignments as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Perform related duties as required.

Necessary Requirements of Work

Minimum education requirement of 48 college credit hours or passing score on Paraprofessional assessment supplemented with additional course work in elementary education, experience providing instruction to elementary school age children, ability to successfully interact with students, parents, and co-workers, strong organizational skills or any equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the following critical knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of basic educational and learning curriculum for elementary age children according to established educational attainment standards.
• Knowledge of basic aptitude and diagnostic tests for children attending elementary school.
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for interacting with children attending public schools.
• Knowledge of basic instructional aides and techniques for instructing elementary age children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, teachers, and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline with small and large groups of children.
• Ability to develop lesson plans and supplemental learning activities for individual students or small groups of students.
• Ability to administer tests and accurately assess the results.
• Ability to organize personal time and activities to meet multiple job demands and work assignments.
• Ability to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job.
• Skill in the operation of computers, laminating equipment, copiers,video equipment, and related instructional equipment.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $15.50 to $15.50 Per Hour

Contact Information

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