Special Education - CDC Educational Assistant

Central Pike Elementary School; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Childcare options

Job summary

Wilson County School District at Central Pike Elementary School in Mt. Juliet, TN seeks a Special Education Educational Assistant to support the Special Education teacher and implement IEP goals. The role is a 180-day position with 7.5-hour days, starting before students arrive and ending after dismissal.

Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or GED, with post-secondary education preferred. Starting pay aligns to Grade 5 or Grade 6, with comprehensive benefits and retirement options.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Ed teacher to implement IEP goals and EA guidelines.
• Support students and follow classroom routines during 180-day term.
• Prepare materials and maintain documentation as directed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Special Education - CDC Educational Assistant

Wilson County School District Central Pike Elementary School - Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5868650

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Qualified applicant must have 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 Ed teacher to which he/she is 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. For those with at least 2-year degree (or coursework equivalent), the appropriate grade is Grade 6. Starting rate of pay will be no less than $15.02 per hour for Grade 5 or $16.23 for Grade 6.

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 - 8 days/year, Personal leave - 4 days/year, and Bereavement leave - 3 days/year
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays
• Before and after-school childcare options

When applying, please be sure to include your resume and transcripts.

Only complete applications will be processed for interview consideration.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

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