Special Education Support Specialist

Maury County Public Schools; Mount Pleasant (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Maury County Public Schools seeks an instructional assistant to support a disabled student in daily school activities. You will assist with personal care, mobility, and classroom tasks, under supervision of the classroom teacher.

This role also includes clerical support, setting up learning materials, and tutoring under guidance to ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to follow safety procedures and confidentiality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with disabled students preferred; training provided.
• Ability to work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Attends to the personal needs of the disabled student.
• Helps students with mobility and daily activities (e.g., walking, transfers, prosthetics, feeding, dressing).
• Assists with student management and behavior in the classroom.
• Provides clerical assistance to teachers.
• Sets up and operates learning materials and equipment.
• Tutors students.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records.
• Participates in district restraint/de-escalation training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work under supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Maury County Public Schools seeks an instructional assistant to support a disabled student in daily school activities. You will assist with personal care, mobility, and classroom tasks, under supervision of the classroom teacher.

This role also includes clerical support, setting up learning materials, and tutoring under guidance to ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to follow safety procedures and confidentiality