Behavior Teacher Assistant- John Sevier Elementary School

John Sevier Elementary; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

John Sevier Elementary in Maryville, Tennessee is seeking a Part-Time Behavior Intervention Teaching Assistant to work directly with the MCS K-3 Behavioral Intervention Specialist. The role supports teachers with behavior strategies and maintains student behavior records.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma (2 years college preferred), experience with children, and be willing to obtain de-escalation/therapeutic restraint training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 2 years college preferred.
• Experience working directly with children.
• De-escalation and therapeutic restraint training or willingness to complete certification training.

Responsibilities

• Report to Building Principal and the MCS K-3 Behavioral Intervention Specialist.
• Provide direct behavior intervention to students through a pull-out and push-in model to create a safe, nurturing environment.
• Develop a repertoire of behavioral intervention and assessment strategies to support teachers with positive behavior support and restorative practices.
• Assist in developing Behavioral Support Program components, including guidance documents and resources.
• Maintain student behavior records.
• Complete ongoing professional development through coaching, conferences, workshops, and research.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by administration.

Skills

Behavior intervention

De-escalation

Experience with children

Education

High School Diploma

2 years college preferred

Job description

Behavior Teacher Assistant- John Sevier Elementary School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5947593

Application Deadline: Oct 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 14, 2026

Job Description

Position: Part-Time K-3 Behavior Intervention Teaching Assistant - John Sevier Elementary is seeking a qualified candidate for a behavioral teaching assistant position to work directly with the MCS K-3 Behavioral Intervention Specialist.

Education, Certification and Related Work Experience:

• High School Diploma (2 years college preferred)
• Experience working directly with children
• De-escalation and therapeutic restraint training or (willingness to complete certification training)

Job Expectations

• Report to Building Principal and the MCS K-3 Behavioral Intervention Specialist
• Under the supervision and guidance of the district Behavior Management Specialist, provide direct behavior intervention to students through a pull-out and push-in model, where the supportive service ensures a safe, non-threatening, nurturing environment where students can thrive.
• Develop a repertoire of behavioral intervention and behavioral assessment strategies to support teachers in their implementation of positive behavior support and restorative practices in their classrooms.
• Assist in developing MCS Behavioral Support Program components, a complete repository of guidance documents, necessary artifacts, and resources.
• Maintain student behavior records.
• Complete on-going professional development through direct coaching, conferences, workshops, and research.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by administration.

Qualities of Desired Candidates

• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, school counselor(s), school psychologist(s) and school administrators to provide consistent and reliable behavioral support.
• Aptitude and flexibility to work with multiple schedules and student needs.
• Ability to lift and/or physically manage students of varying sizes and weight (e.g., lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, sitting for long periods of time, walking, seeing, standing for extended periods of time, etc.).
• Honesty, flexibility, confidentiality, professionalism, commitment, and loyalty.
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Hope Blizzard , Assistant Principal
• John Sevier Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]