Special Education Assistant at Siegel

Murfreesboro City Schools
Educational Assistant (EA) / Mid-day Assistant (MDA)
Special Education Department
Revised on 11-2-23 Credentials

High School Diploma or GED.

• Must work cooperatively with adults and children.
• Must follow directions.
• Must read and write sufficiently for assisting children.
• Must protect confidentiality rights of parents and children.
• Must model appropriate grammar usage.
• Must support safety and good self-esteem in children.
• Must be punctual and regular in attendance.
• Experience with groups of children may be helpful but not required.
• Light clerical skills may be helpful but not required.
• Employment is contingent upon the passing of a physical abilities test.

Must be able to see, hear and move quickly enough to provide for the safety and instructional needs of children. Must be able to articulate clearly. Must be physically active and interactive throughout the school day, i.e., stand for extended periods of time, stoop, bend, do light lifting, push, pull, step and have good finger dexterity, etc. Must have emotional coping skills appropriate for the management of student behavior.

Must tolerate environmental smells and substances commonly associated with children and educational institutions. The person in this position may be exposed to bodily fluids and therefore need to use universal precautions. Must be able to lift students and attend to the personal needs of children while in school, including toileting.

Reports directly to the School Principal.

Full-time Educational Assistants work on the days that teachers work at their school. Salary and benefits set by Board. Non-exempt. Part-time Mid-Day Assistants work a maximum 4 hours per day, only on days children attend school, no benefits, and hourly rate set by Board. Non-exempt.

Murfreesboro City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetic information, creed, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in the provision of services, programs, activities, employment opportunities, or benefits.

Murfreesboro City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations for the application or hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.