Full-time; 7 hours per day; 188 days paid days per school year (includes 5 paid holidays); # of days paid is pro-rated if hiring during the school year

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt 

Benefits include: Health Insurance (some options include premiums that are 100% paid for the employee); $20,000 life insurance policy; enrollment in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (5% employee contribution required); optional dental and/or vision insurance; paid sick days; paid personal day; paid holidays

You must meet the minimum education requirements to apply for this position as follows:  48 college credit hours (semester); or associate's or high degree; or passing score on the Parapro assessment

Teaching Assistant in a Special Education CDC Classroom

Job Description

Employees in this classification assist students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom at the middle school level. Activities associated with the job include working with students with disabilities in small groups to provide basic reading, math, science instruction, self-help skills (which may also include toileting, feeding), pre-vocational skills, and transitional skills in regards to employment.  Incumbents must be capable of providing effective instruction, be willing to assist students in basic self-care and maintain a high level of energy while interacting with students.  Job performance is typically evaluated by teachers and administrators through observation of interactions with students, ability to impart knowledge and skills to students, and personal organizational skills.