DES SPED Teacher Assistant

Donelson Elementary School; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Donelson Elementary School, part of Arlington Community Schools, is seeking a DES SPED Teacher Assistant to support students and teachers toward educational goals. Qualifications include associate degree or two years of college, or passing a test, plus two years’ experience with children; strong verbal and interpersonal skills are required.

Duties include assisting with instruction, supervision, and following IEP accommodations.

Qualifications

• ESSA paraprofessional requirements to be Highly Qualified
• Two years of experience working with children
• Knowledge of IEP accommodations and ability to implement them
• Strong verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Assist students, teachers, and others as directed
• Assist with toileting, feeding, and other special needs
• Administer and record student assessments as directed
• Follow safety rules and maintain relationships within the school
• Supervise students during drills, assemblies, and field trips
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervising staff

Skills

Verbal skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree or higher

Two years of college

Job description

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DES SPED Teacher Assistant

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This job is also posted in Arlington Community Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5920145
Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:0 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Arlington Community Schools

Position Description

DES SPED Teacher Assistant

Goal: To assist students and teachers meet stated educational goals.

Minimum Qualifications and Training:

• The ESSA guidelines require that paraprofessionals (educational assistants) who provide instructional services must have fulfilled one of the following to meet the highly qualified requirements

• Obtained an associate's or higher degree; or

• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or

• Passed a test that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics

• Two years- experience working with children

• Strong verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist students, teachers, and others as directed

• Assisting students with toileting, feeding, and any other special needs

• Administer, score, and record such achievements and diagnostic tests as recommended by the teacher

• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes

• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction

• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips

• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work as assigned

• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills

• Know and follow all safety rules and procedures associated with the responsibilities of the position

• Establish and maintain satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment

• Ability to move around well enough to perform the duties of the position safely.

• Familiar with IEP accommodations and able to follow and implement accommodations outlined in the document.
• Successfully participates in required training.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, school principal, and/or Superintendent.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This job assists in supervising students.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to the following situations may vary based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Classroom: Standard classroom environment, differentiated classroom environment
• Consistent and prompt attendance is imperative for this role

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

• regularly required to talk or hear.
• required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly move about inside the classroom/school
• Ability to lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds.

Other Duties: Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, activities, or responsibilities may change at anytime with or without notice.

The teacher assistant for special education works 7 hours per day (35 hours per week-ten-month (10) work year) with salary established by the Board of Education. Performance of this job will be evaluated according to procedures established by the Human Resources Department.

Reports to: Principal

Salary Range: based on education/previous experience related to the position
$19.38 - $21.40 (without a 4-year Bachelor degree)
$24.35 - $26.89 (with a 4-year Bachelor degree)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

ACS offers education and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, genetics, or age.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:
Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lisa Walker , Chief of Human Resources
• Arlington Community Schools-District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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