Special Education - CIP Educational Assistant

Southside School; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 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

3 bereavement days

Thirteen paid holidays

Before and after-school childcare

Job summary

Southside School in Lebanon, Tennessee, is hiring a Special Education Educational Assistant to support a designated teacher and implement IEP goals under the district guidelines. The position runs 180 days per year, with a 7.5-hour workday that begins before students arrive and ends after dismissal.

Starting pay depends on education level and placement on the Classified Salary Schedule, with rates starting at $15.02/hour (Grade 5) or $16.23/hour (Grade 6).

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Special Education teacher to implement IEP goals.
• Follow EA guidelines as defined by Wilson County Schools.
• Work 7.5 hours per day during a 180-day period, starting before students arrive.
• Pay rate determined by education and placement on salary schedule.

Skills

IEP compliance

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

Special Education - CIP Educational Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5977032
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 29, 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, startingbefore students arrive and leavingafter 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, and a starting rate of $15.02 per hour. For those with at least 2-year degree (or coursework equivalent), the appropriate grade is Grade 6, with a starting rate of $16.23 per hour.

Benefits include:

• Low-costmedical, 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 (per school year): 8 sick days, 4 personal days, and 3 bereavement days __ Late hires or transfers will receive a prorated amount.
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays (per school year)
• Before and after-school childcare options

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Chareda Sims, Principal
• Southside School
• Email: [e-mail]

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