Educational Assistant - Martin Primary

Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026

Martin Primary School is seeking a qualified Educational Assistant (Teacher Assistant) for the 26-27 school year. EAs work individually and with small groups of students in reading and math, providing additional assistance throughout the school. Part- and full-time positions may be available.

• Assist children with RTI and work with classroom teachers to support instruction.
• Assist in the office and with preparation of materials for teachers and students.
• Monitor students in hallways, lunchroom, classrooms, etc.
• Monitor classwork or assist students with assignments as directed by the teacher.
• Escort students to and from classrooms.
• Assist in checking student work.
• Assist in make‑up exams, supervise oral exams and exam taking, and other duties to support classroom and state testing.
• Supervise class in teacher’s absence and may substitute for short periods when substitutes are unavailable.
• Read stories aloud to children to enhance their reading skills; play educational games with children to improve skills.
• Provide clerical support such as copying, laminating, filing, delivering messages, setting up and operating technology, and helping in the office.
• Assist in daily cleaning of classroom.

• Maintain consistent, predictable attendance and punctuality, participation in required meetings, trainings, and professional development.
• Perform all duties with integrity, professionalism, accountability, and in compliance with all school, district, state, and federal laws/policies.
• Interact professionally and effectively with students, parents/guardians, coworkers, administrators, and members of the public.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of student, personnel, and district information.
• Follow all safety procedures and report hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
• Use district equipment, technology, and resources appropriately and in support of assigned duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or administrators.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 48 hours of successful college credits or a passing score on the Weakley County Paraprofessional Exam (exam tests basic reading, writing, and math skills).
• Experience in the assigned area preferred.

• Lifting objects up to 20 pounds, frequent lifting, carrying objects up to 10 pounds.
• Pushing and/or pulling, stooping and/or kneeling, reaching.

• Intelligence:
  Understand instructions and underlying principles, reason and make judgments.
• Verbal:
  Understand meanings of words and associated ideas.
• Numerical:
  Perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity:
  Move hands and fingers easily.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position. They are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

Weakley County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.