CDC Special Education Educational Assistant

Gladeville Elementary; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

District health clinics access

Employer-funded retirement

PTO and holidays

Childcare options

Job summary

Gladeville Elementary in Mount Juliet, TN is seeking an Educational Assistant to support a Special Education teacher and follow IEP goals. The role is a 180-day position with full-time hours, starting before students arrive and ending after dismissal.

Benefits include health, retirement, PTO, and holidays. Salary is determined by education and experience, starting at $15.02 per hour for Grade 5 or $16.23 for Grade 6, with eligibility for medical, dental, and life insurance and district health

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED; post-secondary education preferred.
• Must be a citizen, resident or have a work visa.

Education

High School diploma or Trade School degree

Job description

CDC Special Education Educational Assistant

Wilson County School District Gladeville Elementary - Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
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Job Details

Job ID: 5931373
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 5:0 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

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: 8 sick leave, 4 personal leave, and 3 bereavement days per school year
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays
• Before and after-school childcare options

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amy Dunlap , Principal
• Gladeville Elementary
• Email: [e-mail]