DES Teacher Assistant- Regular Education

DES Teacher Assistant
- Regular Education

Arlington Community Schools Donelson Elementary School - Arlington, Tennessee

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Aug 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:
Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Jul 29, 2026

• The ESSA guidelines require that paraprofessionals (educational assistants) who provide instructional services must have fulfilled one of the following:
  • Obtained an associate's or higher degree; or
  • Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
  • Passed a test that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics
• Two years experience working with children
• Strong verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

• Assist students, teachers, and others as directed
• Assist students during lunch in the cafeteria setting
• Administer, score, and record such achievements and diagnostic tests as recommended by the teacher
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work as assigned
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills
• Know and follow all safety rules and procedures associated with the responsibilities of the position
• Establish and maintain satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to move around well enough to perform the duties of the position safely. (i.e. some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight, some climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity)
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher and/or school principal.

Assists in supervising students.

• Standard classroom environment
• Differentiated classroom environment
• Consistent and prompt attendance is imperative for this role

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• regularly required to talk or hear.
• required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly move about inside the classroom/school
• Ability to lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, activities, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice based on the needs of the student(s).

Reports to:

Principal

based on education/previous experience related to the position

$16.02 - $17.69 (without a 4-year Bachelor degree)

$20.12 - $22.21 (with a 4-year Bachelor degree)

The teacher assistant for regular education works 7 hours per day (35 hours per week ten-month work year) with salary established by the Board of Education. Performance of this job will be evaluated according to procedures established by the Human Resources Department.

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

ACS offers education and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, genetics, or age

Position Type:
Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Lisa Walker, Chief of HR
• Arlington Community Schools-District Office
• Phone:
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).