Special Education - Educational Assistant (SPED PreK Class)

Southside School; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical, dental, and life

Vision insurance options

Employer-funded retirement

Paid time off

Thirteen paid holidays

Childcare options

Job summary

Wilson County School District's Southside School in Lebanon, Tennessee seeks a Special Education - Educational Assistant for a SPED PreK class. The role supports the SPED teacher, following IEP goals and EA guidelines, with a 180-day schedule and benefits including insurance and retirement.

Starting pay is determined by education completed and placement on the Hourly Classified Salary Schedule, with Grade 1 at $14.47/hr and Grade 3 at $14.80/hr.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED; post-secondary education preferred.
• Must follow IEP goals and EA guidelines under the Special Ed teacher.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education teacher with instructional tasks.
• Follow IEP goals and EA guidelines for students.
• Work 7.5 hours per day for 180 days with 180-day schedule.

Skills

IEP goals

SPED support

Education

High School diploma

GED

Job description

Special Education - Educational Assistant (SPED PreK Class)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5965314
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 20, 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 1. For those with at least 2-year degree (or coursework equivalent), the appropriate grade is Grade 3. Starting rate of pay will be no less than $14.47 per hour for Grade 1 or $14.80 for Grade 3.

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: Sick leave - 8 days/school year, Personal leave - 2 days/school year, and Bereavement leave - 3 days/school year -This is for a full school year. Late hires/transfers will receive prorated amount.
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays
• 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]