Ex Ed Educational Assistant - ities

Nolan Elementary School is a high achieving PK-5 community school with robust related arts enrichment programming located on Signal Mountain, TN. In December of 2025, Nolan was named the 9th highest performing public elementary school out of 1542 schools in the state of Tennessee by USNEWS. Nolan was recognized as a 2025 & 2024 ASCA School of Excellence, 2023 National Blue Ribbon School for exemplary achievement, a  National PTA School of Excellence, and was awarded the 2025, 2024, 2023, & 2022 TN Governor's Civil Seal.

Nolan has been designated as a state of Tennessee Reward School numerous times. Nolan offers extensive special education programming, advanced studies to challenge high achievers, and additional support throughout the school day including reading and math tutors and interventionists to ensure students have every opportunity to experience success.

Nolan has an active volunteer base through its thriving PTA and is in a community that rallies resources for students and staff through the Mountain Education Foundation (MEF). Related arts classes: visual arts, physical education, music, STEM VW eLab, Spanish, technology, library and guidance are well funded through a partnership with the MEF. Additionally, MEF and PTA encourage and support teachers by providing additional funding for educational resources, and volunteers actively give their time and talents to the school house.

Nolan's rich traditions include a daily Nolan Character Pledge and the Nolan Song. We hold character education in high regard and have two counselors, a social worker, and student success coach to focus on the hearts, emotional well-being, and character development of our students. Nolan offers before and after school clubs sponsored by staff for an additional stipend such as academic quiz bowl, math club, science olympiad, visual art, creative writing, Nolan newspaper, Sports trading card club, handbells, drama, chorus, cross country, & Green spaces go-kart.

Student leaders serve as Kindness Ambassadors, Student Council Representatives, Safety Patrol, and Recycling Captains.

We are looking for enthusiastic applicants who are eager to join a team where a creative, collaborative, and caring environment will enable all children to become successful, independent, and lifelong learners, as well as a supportive work environment where colleagues are friendly, helpful, and enjoy coming to work each day. We have a Nolan induction specialist and mentors for new-to-Nolan staff.

At Nolan, we value shared leadership; therefore, every staff member is seen as a leader.

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools e.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

The purpose of this job is to provide teaching support and services under the direction of a licensed special education teacher in the implementation of Individual Education Programs for students with disabilities in general or special education classrooms, one-on-one or in small group settings, or with special, more narrowly defined services, or as otherwise needed.

This may include, but is not limited to, providing general physical assistance to students with various disabilities, assisting teachers with classroom projects/activities, monitoring/data collection in academic and/or non-academic regular curriculum participation, and other general duties which support the provision of special education services. Tasks will require the ability to exert physical effort to assist students with individual needs in classrooms. This position will require a combination of physical movements to assist students throughout the school campus such as but not limited to: stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, toileting, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate to heavy weight.

• Competent use of verbal and nonverbal techniques designed to prevent or de-escalate students when acting out behaviors occurs.
• Competence at and a willingness to incorporate consistent patterns of assertive communications including delivering a three part…