2026-2027 Part-time Special Education CDC Classroom Assistant (self contained classroom) at Jef[...]

Young World Physical Education; Dandridge (TN); Vor Ort; USD 20.664 - 23.419; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jefferson County High School in Dandridge, Tennessee is seeking a Part-time Special Education CDC Classroom Assistant to support students with special needs in a self-contained classroom.

The role is 5 hours per day, 188 paid days per school year and non-exempt. Minimum education includes 48 college credit hours or an associate's degree or passing score on the Parapro assessment, with duties including assisting with learning objectives, preparing materials, and supervising students.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum education: 48 college credit hours (semester) or Associate's degree or passing score on the Parapro assessment.
• Additional coursework in elementary education or related experience preferred.
• Ability to interact with students, parents, and staff with strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of basic instructional methods for elementary and middle school ages.

Aufgaben

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Instruct special needs students according to their IEPs.
• Check notebooks, grades, and correct assignments as needed.
• Monitor student behavior in classrooms, cafeteria, and common areas.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Experience with special needs

Ausbildung

48 college credits

Associate's degree

Parapro assessment

Tools

Laminating equipment

Copiers

Video equipment

Jobbeschreibung

2026-2027 Part-time Special Education CDC Classroom Assistant (self contained classroom) at Jefferson County High School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5848107

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Part-time; 5 hours per day; 188 days paid days per school year (includes 5 paid holidays for a full school year); pro-rated if hired during the school year; paid sick days

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

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

Special Education Classroom Assistant

Nature of Work

Employees in this classification assist elementary, middle school, and high school teachers by working with children with special needs in the classroom. Daily activities vary depending upon the age of the children and the learning capacity of the students. Activities associated with the job include working with individual students or students in small groups to reinforce learning objectives, grading and correcting work assignments, preparing materials for lesson plans, attending to the personal needs of students, and monitoring the performance and behaviour of students in class and in the cafeteria. The transportation of students may be required. Incumbents must be capable of providing effective instruction to elementary and middle school age children and maintain a high level of energy while interacting with students. Job performance is typically evaluated by several teachers through observation of interactions with students, ability to impart knowledge and skills to students, and personal organisational skills.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning objectives.
• Instruct special needs students according to their Individual Education Plans (IEP’s).
• Check notebooks and work assignments, grades, and corrects as necessary.
• Monitor the behaviour of students on the playground, cafeteria, and common areas and disciplines when necessary.
• Attend to the personal needs of special needs children when necessary.
• 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 physically challenged children to move about the school facility.
• Transport special needs students when necessary.
• Decorate bulletin boards, common areas, and classrooms according to established themes or lesson plans.
• Assist with cleaning and organising 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 is 48 college credit hours (semester) or passing score on the Parapro assessment. Must attach proof of the minimum education requirement to your online application.

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 organisational 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 and middle school age children according to established educational attainment standards.
• Knowledge of basic aptitude and diagnostic tests for children attending elementary and middle 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 organise personal time and activities to meet multiple job demands and work assignments.
• Ability to attend to the personal needs of physically challenged students.
• Ability to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job.
• Skill in the operation of laminating equipment, copiers, video equipment and related instructional equipment.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.50 to $15.50 Per Hour

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