Educational Assistant

Lauderdale County School District Halls Junior High School - Halls, Tennessee

• Job : 5799991
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Re-Posted: Jun 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jul 29, 2026

Job Title: Educational Assistant

Exemption Status: Nonexempt
- Classified

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

Date Revised: 06/24/2026

Dept./School: Halls Junior School

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.

• 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 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA); or Successful score on the Para-professional Exam if less than two years of college.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics or other subjects as needed; ability to work well with children; ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience: 1 year experience working with children preferred.

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain 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.

• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom (lunchroom, bus, and playground duty).
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer; standard instructional equipment.

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping.

Motion: Moderate walking.

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Position Type: Full-Time

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.

• Mr. Mike Blackwood, Principal
• Halls Junior High School
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