A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Building Principal Position Matrix Job Type Classified, Full-time Job Title General Educational Assistant Location Houston County Middle 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 You can view the full job description here. Houston County Middle School (HCMS) in Erin, TN, is a close-knit campus of roughly 300 students. HCMS seeks a reliable, engaged educational assistant. As a General Education Assistant at Houston County Middle School, 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 to ensure every learner stays engaged and supported. Your day may include supervising hall transitions, buses, cafeterias, playgrounds, and field trip settings to reinforce safety and positive behavior. You'll prepare learning materials, maintain accurate instructional records, utilize Chromebooks and Google Apps (e.g., Classroom, Docs, Slides), and operate standard office equipment.
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.
