Educational Assistant - General Education

Carroll Oakland School; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Carroll Oakland School in Lebanon, Tennessee is hiring an Educational Assistant - General Education to support classroom instruction under the direction of teachers and principals. Qualified applicants typically have a high school diploma or GED; post-secondary education is preferred.

The position is full-time for 180 days, with insurance and retirement benefits, and a 7.5-hour day starting before arrival and leaving after dismissal.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary education preferred.
• Experience with K-12 students is a plus.
• Must be able to work under teacher/principal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in general education classroom settings.
• Support students with assignments and behavior.
• Help carry out goals for students served.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary education preferred

Job description

Educational Assistant - General Education

Wilson County School District Carroll Oakland School - Lebanon, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Wilson County Schools, TN

Job Details

Job ID: 5924114

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Qualified applicant must have minimum of high school diploma or GED.

Post-secondary education is preferred.

The successful candidate will work under the directive of the teacher(s) or principal, helping carry out tasks and goals for the students he/she serves.

This is a full-time, 180-day assignment with insurance and retirement benefits. Employees are scheduled and expected to work 7.5 hours per day, starting before students arrive and leaving after students have been dismissed.

Pay rate will be determined by education completed, experience, and placement on the Hourly Classified Salary Schedule. For applicants with less than a 2-year degree (or coursework equivalent), the appropriate grade isGrade 1. For those with at least 2-year degree (or coursework equivalent), the appropriate grade isGrade 3. Starting rate of pay will be no less than $14.47 per hour (Grade 1) or $14.80 (Grade 3).

Benefits include:

• Low cost medical, dental, and life insurance for the employee.
• Dependent insurance options available by payroll deduction.
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid retirement
• Paid time off: 8 sick, 4 personal, and 3 bereavement days per school year
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each school year

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Kristen McFarlin , Assistant Principal
• Carroll Oakland School
• Email: [e-mail]