5K Paraprofessional

Cherokee County School District; Tennessee; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee County School District is seeking a 5K Paraprofessional at Blackburg Primary School. Interviews are ongoing, and candidates must meet credential requirements and complete an online Frontline Education application.

The role involves assisting teachers, supporting reading, spelling, handwriting, and math for small groups, and performing clerical duties. Employment spans 9 months (192 days) with non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• Must have 60 college credit hours (transcripts required) or 2 years of college coursework or have passed state content knowledge exam.
• Transcripts must be submitted in person or uploaded during application.
• Interviews ongoing for 5K Paraprofessional position.

Responsibilities

• Works with small groups to reinforce material
• Assists with reading, spelling, handwriting, and math
• Prepares for classroom activities under teacher supervision
• Assists individual children needing special attention
• Maintains inventory of supplies and prepares orders
• Performs clerical duties
• Participates in in-service training
• Supports annual inventory of supplies and equipment
• Completes other assignments as required by supervisor

Skills

small group support

classroom assistance

Education

60 College Credit Hours

Two years of college coursework

State-approved examination (content knowledge and pedagogy)

Tools

Frontline Education application system

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted:
  10/5/2026
• Location:
  Blackburg Primary School

ALL APPLICANTS (BOTH INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CANDIDATES) MUST COMPLETE AN ONLINE FRONTLINE EDUCATION APPLICATION WITH RESUME
INTERNAL TRANSFERS MUST COMPLETE THE REQUEST FOR TRANSFER FORM
Please Note: Substitutes Must Complete an External Application!
DESCRIPTION: 5K Paraprofessional - Interviews on going
Qualifications:

1. Have 60 College Credit Hours(TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED, UNOFFICAL ACCEPTED) or
2. Have completed two years (60 semester hours) of college coursework from an accredited institution, or
3. Have passed a state-approved examination of content knowledge and pedagogy(Testing Location Ola Copeland Learning Center)
*TRANSCRIPTS WILL NEED TO BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON OR UPLOADED DURING APPLICATION PROCESS*

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists with reading, spelling, handwriting, and math.
• Under supervision of teacher, prepares for classroom activities.
• Assists individual children in need of special attention.
• Catalogs and files instructional materials and maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment and prepares orders.
• Performs clerical duties.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Assists with the annual inventory of supplies, materials and equipment.
• Completes other assignments as required by supervisor.

Length of Employment:

9 Months - 192 Days

FLSA:

NON EXEMPT

Salary:

PARAPROFESSIONAL SALARY SCHEDULE

Cherokee County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin,religion, age, or handicap in admission to, treatment in, or employment in its program or activities.

THE CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLY HIRES HIGHLY QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES

Postings current as of 10/7/2026 2:50:12 AM CST.

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