Special Education Teaching Assistant - IEP Coordination

Oak Ridge Schools; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 27,290 - 37,939; Part time

Job summary

Oak Ridge School District ORHS in Oak Ridge, Tennessee seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant - IEP Coordination to support the special education department by coordinating and facilitating IEP meetings. The role acts as a liaison among teachers, related service providers, parents, and administrators to ensure meetings are organized, compliant, and focused on student success.

Starting immediately as a temporary/interim position, the role reports to the principal and involves timely

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required.
• Two years of higher education required.
• Passes a test demonstrating knowledge to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate IEP meetings with all stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of IEP documents and FERPA compliance.
• Keep student and school records confidential as required by FERPA.
• Facilitate communication with parents via calls, emails, and letters.
• Support general administrative tasks and maintain program files.
• Attend in-service and faculty meetings as directed.

Education

Associate degree or higher

Two years of college study

Reading/writing/mathematics knowledge test

Job description

Special Education Teaching Assistant - IEP Coordination

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Job Details

Job ID: 5858583

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Summary: This position provides critical administrative and organizational support to the special education department by coordinating and facilitating Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. The teaching assistant serves as a liaison among special education teachers, related service providers, parents, and school administration, ensuring that all IEP meetings are well-organized, compliant, and focused on student success. This role is essential to maintaining effective communication and timely implementation of special education services.

Job Description:

• Reports to Principal / Supervisor
• Works under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher unless otherwise assigned by the appropriate supervisor
• Schedule and coordinate IEP meetings with all stakeholders, including special education teachers, related service providers (speech, physical therapy, occupational therapy, behavior support specialists), parents/guardians, and school administration, ensuring accessibility and accommodations as needed
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all IEP documents, meeting notes, progress monitoring data, and compliance documentation in compliance with FERPA regulations
• Keeps school business, or student records confidential in or out of school or with peers in accordance with FERPA
• Facilitate communication between the special education team and parents through phone calls, emails, and written correspondence to ensure clear understanding of scheduled IEPmeetings
• Support the special education team with general administrative tasks including filing, copying, scheduling, and maintaining special education program files and databases
• Attend in-service and faculty meetings when directed to do so by the principal or supervisor
• Establishes and maintains satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Obtained an associate's or higher degree; or
• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
• Passes a test that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics.

Position Type: Temporary/Interim

Salary: $19.81 to $27.54 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required