Teacher Assistant

Oak Ridge Schools; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge Schools in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, seeks a Teacher Assistant to support instructional staff and students within the classroom and Restorative Learning Center (RLC). The role involves organizing assignments, monitoring student behaviors, and maintaining confidential records in line with FERPA.

Reports to the Principal/Supervisor, works under classroom supervision, and may participate in bus duty, lunchroom duties, or after-school activities. Salary ranges from $17.45 to $24.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is a minimum educational requirement.

Responsibilities

• Reports to Principal/Supervisor
• Supervises the Restorative Learning Center (RLC) including organizing student assignments, teacher contact for student work, and checking in on student behaviors to prompt student reflection on their RLC assignment.
• Works under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher unless otherwise assigned by the appropriate supervisor
• Maintains student records as directed by the classroom teacher
• Administers all diagnostic tools for RLC daily.
• Prepares the classroom and organizes instructional materials and equipment for RLC daily.
• Monitors the classroom when the teacher must attend staffing, provide consultation, etc.
• Attend in-service and faculty meetings when directed to do so by the principal or supervisor
• Keeps school business, or student records confidential in or out of school or with peers in accordance with FERPA
• Performs other routine duties as assigned by the building-level administrator subject to the approval of the supervisor
• Assist in the supervision of students on bus trips as directed by the building-level administrator
• May perform lunchroom duty, bus duty, recess or playground duty, or before or after school duty as assigned
• Establishes and maintains satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred.

Job description

Teacher Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5908470

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 14, 2026

Job Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to Principal/Supervisor
• Supervises the Restorative Learning Center (RLC) including organizing student assignments, teacher contact for student work, and checking in on student behaviors to prompt student reflection on their RLC assignment.
• Works under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher unless otherwise assigned by the appropriate supervisor
• Maintains student records as directed by the classroom teacher
• Administers all diagnostic tools for RLC daily.
• Prepares the classroom and organizes instructional materials and equipmentfor RLC daily.
• Monitors the classroom when the teacher must attend staffing, provide consultation, etc.
• Attend in-service and faculty meetings when directed to do so by the principal or supervisor
• Keeps school business, or student records confidential in or out of school or with peers in accordance with FERPA
• Performs other routine duties as assigned by the building-level administrator subject to the approval of the supervisor
• Assist in the supervision of students on bus trips as directed by the building-level administrator
• May perform lunchroom duty, bus duty, recess or playground duty, or before or after school duty as assigned
• Establishes and maintains satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma is a minimum educational requirement.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.45 to $24.25 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Job Requirements

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