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Classified Special Educational Assistant (Interim) - Elementary School (EES) Houston County School District - 3.8 Erin, TN Job Details Full-time 4 days ago Qualifications Confidential information handling Parent communication High school diploma or GED Collaboration with other professionals for student support Full Job Description The full job description can be viewed here.

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Erin, Tennessee (Houston County)

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Building Principal Position Matrix Job Type Classified, Full-time Job Title Special Education Assistant (interim) Location Erin Elementary School Contract Duration 10 months 200 days Compensation Dependent on position and number of years of experience Minimum Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent Pass a mandatory background check Preferred Relevant experience in the desired field of work Other Requirements If hired, the applicant must have attained an Associate's Degree or higher OR have earned 48 college credit hours OR earn a passing score on the Local Educational Assistant Assessment (a study guide will be provided, and the applicant is not charged for the test). Job Description The full job description can be viewed here. Erin Elementary School (EES) in Erin, TN, is a close-knit campus of approximately 400 students. EES seeks a reliable, engaged educational assistant. As a Special Education Assistant, you'll be a flexible, hands-on partner who adapts to whatever each school day requires. Whether guiding a small reading group, collecting behavior data, or helping a student access accommodations from an IEP or 504 Plan, you work with certified teachers in the special education environment to ensure every learner stays engaged and supported. Your day will be focused on supporting the needs of students in special education who have been assigned to your case load. You'll prepare learning materials, assist students with note-taking, learning, and completing assignments, utilizing Chromebooks and Google Apps (e.g., Classroom, Docs, Slides), and support classroom and special education teachers in ensuring all students have access to learning.

This is an active role:

you may lift up to 30 lb of materials or adaptive devices, stand or kneel beside students, and move quickly to redirect or de-escalate as needed. Success requires patience, effective and confidential communication with students, families, and interdisciplinary teams, as well as the ability to maintain the confidentiality of both students and colleagues in a small community.