Teaching Assistant - Special Education - Claiborne High School

Claiborne County Schools; Minooka (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Claiborne County Schools seeks a Special Education Teaching Assistant (Educational/Instructional Assistant) to support grades 9–12 in a Tennessee public school district. The role provides instructional, behavioral, and personal support under the supervision of a licensed Special Education Teacher.

The position emphasizes classroom inclusion, safety, and adherence to IEP goals, with responsibilities spanning academic, behavioral, self-care, and data-collection duties in a school setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.
• At least 48 earned semester hours of college credit from an accredited institution.
• An Associate's degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Academic & instructional support: follow the school calendar and support instruction to maximize student inclusion and IEP goals.
• Behavioral & social management: monitor behavior, supervise across school settings, and de-escalate crises as needed.
• Personal care & medical assistance: assist with ADLs, provide healthcare support under health staff guidance, and assist with mobility needs.
• Administrative & collaborative duties: collect data on progress, prepare instructional materials, and maintain confidentiality per FERPA.

Skills

Strong math skills

Basic computer literacy & assist.技

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED + ParaPro

48 college credits

Associate degree or higher

Job description

A Special Education Teaching Assistant (often titled Educational Assistant or Instructional Assistant) for grades 9–12 in a Tennessee public school district provides instructional, behavioral, and personal support to high school students with special needs under the direct supervision of a licensed Special Education Teacher.

Core Responsibilities Academic & Instructional Support

• Schedule: Full-time (typically 6.5 to 7 hours per day), following the school-year calendar (around 180–196 days)
• Primary Objective: Provide classroom, school-wide, and community-based support to maximize student inclusion, safety, academic success, and the achievement of Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals

Behavioral & Social Management

• Behavior Intervention Monitoring: Implement and track progress on Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), utilizing positive reinforcement and behavioral modification techniques.
• Supervision: Monitor student behavior and safety across high school environments, including general education classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, and field trips.
• De-escalation: Respond appropriately to emotional or behavioral crises using district-approved safety techniques.

Personal Care & Medical Assistance (CDC/Severe Settings)

• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Assist students in Comprehensive Development Classrooms (CDC) with personal needs such as toileting, diapering, handwashing, and feeding.
• Medical Support: Administer health care needs (e.g., tube feeding, medication supervision) under the guidance of school health personnel.
• Physical Mobility: Lift or transition students with physical disabilities safely into wheelchairs, standers, or adaptive devices.

Administrative & Collaborative Duties

• Data Collection: Observe and record precise daily data regarding student academic progress and behavior tracking.
• Material Preparation: Help design, organize, and copy instructional materials, displays, or assistive technology tools.
• Confidentiality: Maintain complete confidentiality regarding student records and personal information in compliance with FERPA guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED PLUS a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment .
• At least 48 earned semester hours of college credit from an accredited institution.
• An Associate's degree or higher.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong basic mathematical skills
• Basic computer literacy and assistive technologies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently (if placed in severe/CDC settings).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for reporting.