2026-2027 Part-time Special Education (Resource) Instructional Assistant at Dandridge Elementar

Part-time Special Education (Resource) Instructional Assistant at Dandridge Elementary School

Jefferson County School District Dandridge Elementary School - Dandridge, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

Job : 5884922

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Part-time;5.5 hours per day; 188 days paid daysfor a full school year (includes 5 paid holidays for a full school year); paid sick days; pro-rated if hired during the school year.

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Benefits for part-time employees:

• Convenience Care for employee plus one dependent; no cost to employee; provides unlimited teledoc visits; no-cost prescriptions (on selected list); mental illness support app. $10,000 life insurance policy paid by JCS.

You must meet the minimum education requirements to apply for this position as follows: 48 college credit hours (semester); or associate's or high degree; or passing score on the Parapro assessment. Please attached proof of this minimum education requirement to your online application.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Nature of Work

Employees in this classification assist elementary teachers by working with children with special needs in the classroom. Daily activities vary depending upon the age of the children and the learning capacity of the students. Activities associated with the job include working with individual students or students in small groups to reinforce learning objectives, grading and correcting work assignments, preparing materials for lesson plans, attending to the personal needs of students, and monitoring the performance and behavior of students in class and in the cafeteria.

The transportation of students may be required. Incumbents must be capable of providing effective instruction to elementary and middle school age children and maintain a high level of energy while interacting with students. Job performance is typically evaluated by several teachers through observation of interactions with students, ability to impart knowledge and skills to students, and personal organizational skills.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning objectives.
• Instruct special needs students according to their Individual Education Plans (IEP’s).
• Check notebooks and work assignments, grades, and corrects as necessary.
• Monitor the behavior of students on the playground, cafeteria, and common areas and disciplines when necessary.
• Attend to the personal needs of special needs children when necessary.
• Make copies of learning materials, tests, lesson plans, calendars, and related teaching materials.
• Read stories to small groups of children and interpret intended learning objectives.
• Assist physically challenged children to move about the school facility.
• Transport special needs students when necessary.
• Decorate bulletin boards, common areas, and classrooms according to established themes or lesson plans.
• Assist with cleaning and organizing assigned classrooms.
• Assist children upon arrival and departure from the school facility and attend to their needs as required.
• Assist in the execution of emergency drills.
• Conduct art activities and other instructional assignments as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Perform related duties as required.

Necessary Requirements of Work

Minimum education requirement is 48 college credit hours (semester) or passing score on the Parapro assessment. Additional course work in elementary education, experience providing instruction to elementary school age children, ability to successfully interact with students, parents, and co-workers, strong organizational skills or any equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the following critical knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of basic educational and learning curriculum for elementary and middle school age children according to established educational attainment standards.
• Knowledge of basic aptitude and diagnostic tests for children attending elementary and middle school.
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for interacting with children attending public schools.
• Knowle…