2026-2027 Full-time Special Education CDC Classroom Assistant at Mt. Horeb Elementary School

Mt. Horeb Elementary School; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance $20,000

Retirement System enrollment

Job summary

Mt. Horeb Elementary School in Jefferson City, Tennessee seeks a dedicated Special Education CDC Classroom Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time position covers 7 hours per day across 188 paid days, with benefits including health insurance and retirement participation.

48 college credits or equivalent or Paraprofessional assessment is required. Responsibilities include supporting students with disabilities in a self-contained setting, assisting with foundational instruction,

Qualifications

• Minimum education: 48 college credit hours or associate's degree or higher, or Paraprofessional assessment.
• Ability to interact with students, parents, and staff effectively.
• Capable of assisting with basic reading, math, science instruction and self-help skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students with disabilities in small groups or one-on-one.
• Assist with basic instructional activities and follow classroom lesson plans.
• Supervise students during transitions, breaks, and field trips.
• Assist with self-care tasks and routine activities as needed.
• Maintain classroom organization and support instructional staff.

Skills

Communication

Instruction

Student support

Energy

Education

48 college credits

Associate's degree or higher

Paraprofessional assessment

Tools

Computers

Laminating equipment

Copiers

Video equipment

Job description

2026-2027 Full-time Special Education CDC Classroom Assistant at Mt. Horeb Elementary School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5909664
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

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.

Teaching Assistant in a Special Education CDC Classroom

Job Description

Employees in this classification assist students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom at theelementary and 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), pre-vocational skills, and transitional skills in regards to employment. 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.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• 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.
• Monitor the behavior of students on the playground, cafeteria, and common areas and discipline when necessary.
• Assist with self-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 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