SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE

McMinn County School District; Tennessee; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

McMinn County Schools in Riceville, TN, seeks a Special Education Aide to support students with learning activities tailored to individual IEP goals. The role involves assisting the Special Education Teacher with instructional materials, adapting lessons, and fostering intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

The position requires confidentiality, flexibility, and adherence to district and state policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school education or the equivalent as determined by the General Education
• Education Development Test (GED) and 48 Semester hours of college work from an accredited institution; or
• Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution; or
• High School Diploma or equivalent and pass a state approved Para Pro Assessment; or
• High School Diploma or equivalent and demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing skills

Responsibilities

• Confidentiality must be maintained in performing duties.
• Conduct small group instruction as indicated from the IEP and under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Display knowledge of content area provided by special education and general education teachers.
• Conduct inclusion services as indicated from the IEP, consulting teacher, and classroom teachers.
• Maintain and follow through with discipline procedures according to individual teacher's plans and child's IEP.
• Toilet, feed, lift, position and change diapers of students as needed.
• Assist students in transportation settings as determined by the IEP and assigned by the director of special education.
• Have working knowledge of federal, state and local laws affecting delivery of special education services.
• Follow directions with initiative, flexibility and motivation.
• Obtain other certifications and training as required by State Dept of Education or the McMinn County School System.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of all services provided to students.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Schools, Special Education Supervisor or the McMinn County Board of Education.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and pass ParaPro assessment or reading/writing proficiency

GED plus 48 college hours

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Special Education Aide
• Date Posted:
  10/28/2026
• Location:
  Riceville Elementary School
• Date Available:
  Immediate

MCMINN COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Title: SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Teacher, Principal, Special Education Supervisor

Date Revised: 08/2023

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

Assist the Special Education Teacher with providing special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Assist students with their curricula, lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school education or the equivalent as determined by the General
• Education Development Test (GED)and 48 Semester hours of college work obtained from an accredited institution of higher education; or
• Associate's degree or higher obtained from an accredited institution of higher education; or
• High School Diploma or equivalent and pass a state approved Para Pro Assessment; or
• High School Diploma or equivalent and show demonstratable proficiency in reading and writing skills

Primary Functions and Essential Duties:

• In performing the primary function and essential duties of this position, confidentiality must be maintained at all times.
• Conduct small group instruction as indicated from the IEP and under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Display knowledge of content area provided by special education and general education teachers.
• Conduct inclusion services as indicated from the IEP, consulting teacher, special education and general education classroom teacher.
• Maintain and follow through with discipline procedures according to individual teacher's plans and child's IEP.
• Toilet, feed, lift, position and change diapers of students as needed.
• Serve as an assistant to students in the school or transportation setting as determined by the IEP and assigned by the director of special education.
• Have a working knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of special education services.
• Take specific directions and maintain a positive attitude.
• Follow direction with initiative, flexibility and motivation.
• Obtain other certifications and training as required by State Department of Education or the McMinn County School System.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of all services provided to students.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Schools, Special Education Supervisor or the McMinn County Board of Education.

Essential Function – Regular Attendance

Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position. Employees must be able to consistently report to work as scheduled, maintain an established work schedule, and perform assigned duties during all scheduled work hours. Non-exempt employees are expected to adhere to assigned work schedules, accurately record time worked, and obtain required approval for absences, tardiness, schedule changes, overtime, or early departures. Reliable attendance is necessary to ensure the effective delivery of services, continuity of operations, safety and supervision of students, collaboration with colleagues, and fulfillment of the essential duties and responsibilities of the position

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer, and other instructional equipment
• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking
• Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
• Environment: Exposure to biological hazards
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.