Special Education Assistant

Morgan County Schools; Sunbright (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan County Schools is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant Special Education to support certified staff in meeting instructional goals and assist with students with special needs. The role includes small-group and individual instruction, record-keeping, and supervision during non-instructional times.

You will contribute to a safe, inclusive classroom environment, participate in IEP processes as needed, and assist with parent communication.

Qualifications

• Assist in reinforcing reading, language arts, mathematics and computer instruction.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist in administration and correction of tests and assessments.
• Assist with preparation and use of instructional materials.
• Record student learning and performance data.
• Support classroom behavior management and safe environment.
• Supervise non-instructional activities (lunch, bus duty, playground, etc.).
• Assist with parent contact to encourage involvement in education.
• Support inclusion of students with special needs and participate in IEP processes.
• Follow safety rules and procedures at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive instructional assistance to enable teachers to meet goals.
• Assist with grading, scoring and documentation of student progress.
• Help prepare and adapt instructional materials to individual student needs.
• Support field trips and supervise students as required.

Skills

Reading support

Small group instruction

Record-keeping

Behavior management

Parent contact

IEP involvement

Safety awareness

Communication

Daily living support

Education

CDA / early childhood cert / assoc degree

High school diploma

Tools

Google Suites

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/14/2026
• Location: Sunbright School

Teacher Assistant Special Education

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (Google Suites).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• CDA , early childhood technical certificate, or associate degree in early childhood or be working toward those credentials a plus or a high school diploma and revelant experience in early childhood education is acceptable for employment.

Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.