Educational Assistant

Lauderdale County School District – Lauderdale Co. Alternative Learning Academy – Ripley, Tennessee (Open in Google Maps)

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Job : 5545401
Final date to receive applications: Mar 31, 2026 7:30 AM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Feb 19, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Educational Assistant

Exemption Status: Nonexempt – Classified

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s)

School: Alternative Learning Academy

Date Revised: 02/20/2026

Primary

Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self‑contained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self‑help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Education: High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate;
Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the Para-Professional Exam, with a passing score of 456.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to work with children with disabilities;
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
Ability to communicate effectively;
Knowledge of general office equipment.

Experience: Two (2) years experience working with children.

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students.

Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching.

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying ( Alternative Learning Environment
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Special Education Assistant

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• Billie Young, Principal
• Lauderdale Co. Alternative Learning Academy
• Phone:
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