Special Education - CDC Educational Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 20,484 - 22,138; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical, dental, and life insurance

Employer-funded retirement

Paid time off

Thirteen paid holidays

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Special Education – CDC Educational Assistant for LaGuardo Elementary School in Lebanon, Tennessee. This full-time role requires a high school diploma and experience in special education. The position offers a pay rate based on education and experience, starting at $14.87 per hour. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Applicants must submit a complete application including a resume and transcripts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school or GED required.
• Post-secondary education preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Work under the directive of the Special Education teacher.
• Follow IEP goals and EA guidelines.
• Complete applications will be processed for interview consideration.

Skills

High School diploma

Experience in special education

Education

Post-secondary education preferred

Job description

Special Education – CDC Educational Assistant

Location: Wilson County School District LaGuardo Elementary School – Lebanon, Tennessee. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5690004

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 1, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Qualified applicant must have a minimum of high school or general equivalency diploma (GED). Post‑secondary education is preferred.

The successful candidate will work under the directive of the Special Education teacher assigned and will follow all IEP goals and EA guidelines set forth by Wilson County Schools. Additional training may be required and will be provided if necessary.

This is a 180‑day position 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 is Grade 5, starting at $14.87 per hour. For those with at least a 2‑year degree (or coursework equivalent), the appropriate grade is Grade 6, starting at $16.07 per hour.

Benefits include:

• Low‑cost medical, dental, and life insurance for the employee
• Dependent options available through payroll deduction
• Vision insurance options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Free access to district health clinics for those enrolled in insurance
• Employer‑funded retirement in the state retirement plan
• Paid time off: Sick leave – 1 day/month, 10 days/year; Personal leave – 2 days/year; Bereavement leave – 3 days/year
• Thirteen paid holidays
• Before and after‑school childcare options

When applying, please include your resume and transcripts. Only complete applications will be processed for interview consideration.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Tiffany Brown, Principal
• LaGuardo Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]