CDC Educational Assistant

Watertown Elementary; Watertown (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Childcare options

Vision insurance

Supplemental insurance

Clinic access

Job summary

Watertown Elementary in Watertown, TN is seeking a CDC Educational Assistant to support the Special Ed teacher and help implement IEP goals and EA guidelines. This 180-day position requires 7.5 hours daily and starts before students arrive, ending after dismissal.

The successful candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, with post-secondary education preferred. Benefits include health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and access to district clinics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Special Ed teacher and follow IEP goals and EA guidelines.
• Attendance and training as provided by Wilson County Schools.
• Assist in delivering 180-day instructional support and 7.5-hour daily schedule.
• Pay rate determined by education, experience, and placement on the classified salary schedule.
• Benefits include health/dental/life insurance, retirement, PTO, and holidays.

Job description

CDC Educational Assistant

Wilson County School District Watertown Elementary - Watertown, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5858210

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualified applicant must have minimum of high school or general equivalency diploma (GED). Post-secondary education is preferred.

The successful candidate will work under the directive of the Special Ed teacher to which he/she is assigned and will follow all IEP goals and EA guidelines set forth by Wilson County Schools. Additional training may be required and will be provided, if necessary.

This is a 180-day position with insurance and retirement benefits. Employees are scheduled and expected to work 7.5 hours per day, startingbeforestudents arrive and leavingafterstudents have been dismissed.

Pay rate will be determined by education completed, experience, and placement on theHourly Classified Salary Schedule. For applicants with less than a 2-year degree (or coursework equivalent), the appropriate grade is Grade 5. For those with at least 2-year degree (or coursework equivalent), the appropriate grade is Grade 6. Starting rate of pay will be no less than $15.02 per hour for Grade 5 or $16.23for Grade 6.

Benefits include:

• Low-cost medical, dental, and life insurance for the employee
• Dependent options available through payroll deduction
• Vision insurance options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Free access to district health clinics for those enrolled in insurance
• Employer-funded retirement in the State retirement plan
• Paid time off: Sick leave - 1 day/month, 10 days/year, Personal leave - 2 days/year, and Bereavement leave - 3 days/year
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays
• Before and after-school childcare options

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources , Wilson County Schools
• 415 Harding Dr.
• Lebanon, Tennessee 37087
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]