Special Education - CDC Educational Assistant

Watertown Middle; Watertown (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical, dental, and life保险

Vision insurance options

Supplemental insurance options

Free access to district health clinics

Employer-funded retirement

Paid time off: 8 sick days, 4 personal

Bereavement days

Thirteen paid holidays

Before and after-school childcare

Job summary

Watertown Middle in Watertown, TN is seeking a Special Education Educational Assistant to support the assigned teacher and implement IEP goals within the Wilson County Schools framework.

Position is 180 days, full-time, with benefits. Starting pay ranges by education level: Grade 5 at no less than $15.02/hour or Grade 6 at $16.23/hour, with insurance and retirement options provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED; post-secondary education preferred.
• Ability to follow IEP goals and EA guidelines.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States (citizenship, residency, or work visa).

Responsibilities

• Assist the assigned Special Education teacher and follow IEP goals and EA guidelines.
• Work 7.5 hours per day, 180-day position, with benefits.
• Starting pay determined by education and experience; Grade 5 or Grade 6 based on coursework.

Skills

IEP goals compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary education preferred

Job description

Special Education - CDC Educational Assistant

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This job is also posted in Wilson County Schools, TN

Job Details

Job ID: 5938115

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description

PENDING BOARD APPROVAL

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 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.

• 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

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kayla Price , Principal


• Watertown Middle


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]