Special Education CDC Classroom Assistant at White Pine School

Full-time Special Education CDC Classroom Assistant at White Pine School

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Full-time; 7 hours per day; 188 paid days per school year (includes 5 paid holidays). Paid days are pro-rated if hiring during the school year.

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Benefits include:
Health Insurance (some options with premiums that are 100% paid for the employee); $20,000 life insurance policy; enrollment in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (5% employee contribution required); optional dental and/or vision insurance; paid sick days; paid personal day; paid holidays.

You must meet the minimum education requirements: 48 college credit hours (semester), associate's or higher degree, or passing score on the Parapro assessment. Attach proof of education to your online application.

• Assist students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom at the elementary or middle school level.
• Work with students in small groups to provide basic reading, math, science instruction, and self‑help skills such as toileting and feeding.
• Provide effective instruction and maintain a high level of energy while interacting with students.
• Observe, record, and correct students’ work assignments; grade and provide feedback.
• Monitor behavior in playground, cafeteria, and common areas and discipline when necessary.
• Assist students with self‑help skills.
• Assist substitute teachers to provide continuity with learning objectives.
• Make copies of learning materials, tests, lesson plans, calendars, and related teaching materials.
• Read stories to small groups of children and convey intended learning objectives.
• Participate in in‑service training activities and field trips.
• Assist with cleaning and organizing assigned classrooms.
• Assist children upon arrival and departure from the school facility and attend to their needs.
• Assist in the execution of emergency drills.
• Conduct art activities and other instructional assignments directed by the classroom teacher.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Minimum education:
  
  48 college credit hours or passing score on the Paraprofessional assessment, supplemented with additional coursework in elementary education.
• Experience providing instruction to elementary school‑aged children.
• Ability to interact successfully with students, parents, and co‑workers.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of basic educational and learning curriculum for elementary age children according to established attainment standards.
• Knowledge of basic aptitude and diagnostic tests for elementary school children.
  
  Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for interacting with children in public schools.
• Knowledge of basic instructional aides and techniques for instructing elementary age children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, teachers, and co‑workers.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline with small and large groups.
• Ability to develop lesson plans and supplemental activities for individual students or small groups.
• Ability to administer tests and accurately assess results.
• Ability to organize personal time and activities to meet multiple demands.
• Ability to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job.
• Skill in operating computers, laminating equipment, copiers, video equipment, and related instructional equipment.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Full‑Time

$15.50 per Hour