Teacher Assistant CDC/Special Education (Full Time)

Young World Physical Education; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge School District JMS in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is hiring a Teacher Assistant for the CDC/Special Education program (full-time). The role reports to the principal or supervisor and supports the classroom teacher with planning, records, and instructional materials.

The position requires communication with school staff, adherence to FERPA, and willingness to perform additional duties as assigned. Starting date is Aug 31, 2026, with a typical full-time schedule in the school environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher preferred.
• Two years of college coursework acceptable.
• Must pass a test demonstrating knowledge of reading, writing, and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Reports to Principal/Supervisor.
• Under direct supervision of classroom teacher.
• Maintains student records as directed.
• Administers diagnostic tools as directed.
• Prepares classroom and organizes materials.
• Monitors the classroom when the teacher is absent.
• Attends in-service and faculty meetings.
• Keeps records confidential per FERPA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists handicapped or young students with self-help activities as required.
• Supervises students on bus trips as directed.
• May perform lunchroom/bus/recess/before-after school duties.

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Two years of college coursework

Passes reading/writing/math test

Job description

Teacher Assistant CDC/Special Education (Full Time)

Oak Ridge School District JMS - Oak Ridge, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5876251

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Job Descriptions:

• Reports to Principal/Supervisor
• 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 as directed by the teacher
• Prepares the classroom and organizes instructional materials and equipment as directed by the teacher
• 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
• In setting involving handicapped or very young students, may assist students with toileting, feeding and other self-help activities as required. Lifting, bending, and good general health and mobility are required in these roles.
• 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.

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: Full-Time

Salary: $19.81 to $27.54 Per Hour

Job Categories: Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

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