Special Education Assistant - Support & Empower Students

Richland Elementary School; Lynnville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland Elementary School in Lynnville, TN is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support teachers in providing specialized academic, social/emotional, adaptive, communication, fine motor, and gross motor instruction for students with disabilities. The role follows a standard school-year schedule and requires collaboration with certified staff.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, mobility, and daily activities, implementing IEP goals, and maintaining safety and positive

Qualifications

• Not less than a high school diploma or GED (copy of diploma or transcript must be submitted), and proof of additional training (Associates degree, or 48 semester hours, or pass a state-mandated equivalency test).
• Meets health and physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the student’s personal needs (including, but not limited to, changing diapers and/or toileting).
• Help students to walk, board buses, use prosthetic appliances, eat, dress, and perform other physical activities as needed.
• Assist with student management.
• Set up and operate learning/development equipment and materials.
• Implement student IEP goals under the supervision of certified teachers.
• Follow safety rules and procedures associated with the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Richland Elementary School in Lynnville, TN is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support teachers in providing specialized academic, social/emotional, adaptive, communication, fine motor, and gross motor instruction for students with disabilities. The role follows a standard school-year schedule and requires collaboration with certified staff.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, mobility, and daily activities, implementing IEP goals, and maintaining safety and positive