Special Education - CDC Educational Assistant

Mt. Juliet High; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 2,069,000 - 2,236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health & dental insurance

Employer-funded retirement

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

Before/After-school childcare

Job summary

Mt. Juliet High in Mount Juliet, TN is hiring a Special Education Educational Assistant to support students under the direction of the Special Ed teacher and in alignment with IEP goals. This 180-day position requires working 7.5 hours daily, starting before classes and ending after dismissal.

Starting pay is determined by education and experience. Benefits include health and retirement plans, paid time off, holidays, and after-school childcare options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school or GED. Post-secondary education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Ed teacher and follow IEP goals and EA guidelines.
• Work 7.5 hours per day across a 180-day schedule.
• Perform duties as assigned under the Special Education program.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary education preferred

Job description

Special Education - CDC Educational Assistant

Wilson County School District Mt. Juliet High - Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Wilson County Schools, TN

Job Details

Job ID: 5932082
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 18, 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, startingbeforestudents arrive and leavingafterstudents have been dismissed.

Pay rate will be determined by education completed, experience, and placement on theHourly 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 $16.23for 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: 8 sick leave, 4 personal leave, and 3 bereavement days per school year
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays
• Before and after-school childcare options

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

• Ryan Hill , Principal
• Mt. Juliet High
• Email: [e-mail]