Educational Assistant - General Education

W. A. Wright Elementary; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid retirement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

W. A. Wright Elementary in Mt. Juliet, TN is seeking an Educational Assistant - General Education to join Wilson County Schools.

The position supports teachers by carrying out tasks for the students he/she serves, with duties aligned to the school’s educational goals. Applicants must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED; post-secondary education is preferred. The role is full-time, 180 days per year, with benefits including insurance and retirement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED. Post-secondary education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Will work under the directive of the teacher(s) or principal, assisting with tasks and goals for the students served.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Educational Assistant - General Education

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This job is also posted in Wilson County Schools, TN

Job Details

Job ID: 5891495

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 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: 10 sick, 2 personal, and 3 bereavement days per school year
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each school year

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Wilma Hawkins , Principal
• W. A. Wright Elementary
• Email: [e-mail]