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Special Education - CDC Ancillary Educational Assistant
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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.
$34,086 / year median in Tennessee
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Special Education - CDC Ancillary Educational Assistant
Wilson County School District
Watertown Middle - Watertown, Tennessee This job is also posted in Wilson County Schools, TN
Job Details
Job ID:
5914150
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Sep 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Qualified applicant must have minimum of high school or general equivalency diploma (GED). Post-secondary education is preferred.
The successful candidate will work under the directive of the Special Education teacher to which he/she is assigned and will follow all IEP goals and EA guidelines set forth by Wilson County Schools. An ancillary EA works specifically with one (1) student throughout the school day.
This is a 180-day position with insurance and retirement benefits.
Pay rate will be determined by education completed, experience, and placement on the Hourly Classified Salary Schedule. For applicants with less than a 2-year degree (or coursework equivalent), the appropriate grade is Grade 5, and a starting rate of no less than $15.02 per hour. For those with at least 2-year degree (or coursework equivalent), the appropriate grade is Grade 6, and a starting rate of no less than $16.23 per hour.
Benefits include:
Low cost medical, dental, and life insurance for the employee
Dependent coverage available through payroll deduction
Vision and other supplemental insurance available
Free access to District health clinics for those enrolled in insurance
Employer-funded retirement plan with State retirement system (TCRS)
401K option available through State plan
Paid time-off: 8 sick days, 4 personal days, and 3 bereavement days per school year
Thirteen (13) paid holidays
When applying, please be sure to include your resume and transcripts.
Only complete applications will be processed for interview consideration
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
High School/Trade School degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required