JSE CDC Teaching Assistant Part-time (5.9 hours per day)

John Sevier Elementary; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

John Sevier Elementary in Maryville, Tennessee is seeking a part-time CDC Teaching Assistant to support students with special needs within the instructional program. The role involves assisting in supervision, IEP implementation, health care support, and classroom preparation.

You will adapt activities, assist with health care needs and transportation, help monitor progress, and perform clerical tasks to keep materials ready for the classroom.

Qualifications

• Support the instructional program in a special education setting and assist with IEP objectives.
• Assist with health care needs, toileting, and daily living activities; observe progress.
• Prepare and adapt materials under supervision to reinforce objectives.
• Assist in transporting students and managing basic classroom needs.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities and materials under supervision to support objectives.
• Provides first aid and basic medical assistance per health care plan.
• Assists students with wheelchairs and safety during transport.
• Assists with IEP goals and progress monitoring.
• Performs clerical tasks to prepare instructional materials.
• Delivers instruction in group and individual activities to reinforce objectives.

Education

Two years of college preferred

High school diploma

Job description

JSE CDC Teaching Assistant Part-time (5.9 hours per day)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5970117

Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Special Education Teacher Assistant (Part-time)

Purpose Statement

The position of CDC Teacher Assistant has been established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program within a special education setting with the specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision and instruction of special needs students; observing and documenting student progress; implementing plans for instruction; assisting students by providing for special health care needs and toileting; and potentially conducting clerical work.

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering/toileting, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs and/or developing children's daily living activities and behavioral skills. Must be able to perform physical duties associated with this position including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods of time, and safely navigate classroom.
• Applies and removes physical therapy appliances as instructed (e.g. body braces, leg braces, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the student has the proper equipment according to the IEP plan.
• Assists students by enabling them to access their electronic communicators, switches, pointers, feeders, etc. for the purpose of ensuring equipment is hooked up properly and functioning properly.
• Assists students in and out of wheelchairs: loading and unloading on the bus; transporting students in their wheelchairs in and around school and on field trips for the purpose of ensuring the student gets to and from school and to the proper places safely.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations as required by early childhood licensing requirements
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Participates in the implementation of IEP goals for the purpose of meeting IEP goals and/or district benchmarks.
• Performs clerical tasks (e.g. making copies, filing, etc.) for the purpose of helping the teacher get instructional materials ready and coordinate ChildFind initiatives
• Provides instruction, under the supervision of the teacher, to the students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans, and ensuring students’ success in school.

Experience

No position related experience is required.

Education

Two years of college preferred. Minimum of high school diploma.

Required Testing

None Specified

Certificates & Licenses

No licenses are required.

Continuing Education / Training

As determined by MCS and early childhood licensing requirements.

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLMA Status

Non Exempt

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Hope Blizzard , Assistant Principal
• John Sevier Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]