Future Middle School Special Education Assistant
Young World Physical Education, Woodbury, TN, United States
Future Middle School Special Education Assistant
Job Details
Job ID:
5657194
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Job Summary:
Perform necessary activities under the direct guidance of the teacher.
Qualifications:
High school diploma.
Reports To:
Building level administrator, Supervisor of Exceptional Learners
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt. Overtime pay is required.
Scope of Responsibility / Essential Functions:
Required to work under the direct guidance of the classroom teacher unless otherwise assigned to another supervisor.
Assist students with toileting, catheterization, feeding, and other self-help activities as required.
Assist individual pupils and small groups in developing academic skills.
Perform clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials, making reports, checking papers, and recording grades (clerical duties are not, however, limited to this list).
Maintain student records as directed by the classroom teacher.
Administer diagnostic tools as directed by the teacher.
Assist in preparing the classroom and organizing instructional materials and equipment as directed by the teacher.
Monitor the classroom when the teacher attends required meetings, provides consultation, etc.
Attend all in-service and faculty meetings when directed by immediate supervisors or the Director of Schools.
Do not discuss confidential school business or student records in or out of school or with peers.
Assist in the supervision of students on bus trips as directed by the building-level administrator.
Perform lunchroom, recess/playground, before or after school duty.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Project a positive image of the Cannon County School District at all times.
Keep information confidential concerning school business.
Act in a professional manner at all times.
May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities.
Complete Criminal Justice fingerprint/background process and drug screen.
Maintain appropriate attendance record.
Dress neatly and appropriately according to system dress code.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Special Education Teacher, Principal, Supervisor of Exceptional Learning, and/or Director of Schools.
Temperament (Personal Traits)
Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity.
Adaptability to dealing with people.
Adaptability to construct generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.
Capacity and Ability Requirements
Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles; the ability to reason and make judgments.
Verbal: The ability to understand meanings of words and the ideas associated with them.
Numerical: The ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
Data Perception: The ability to understand and interpret information presented in forms of graphs, charts, or tables.
Spatial: The ability to comprehend forms in space and understand relationships of plane and solid objects.
Manual Dexterity: The ability to move the hands easily and manipulate small objects with the fingers rapidly and accurately.
Color Discrimination: The ability to perceive or recognize similarities or differences in colors or shades or other values of the same color.
Terms of Employment
185 Days.
Salary
See non-certified pay scale; General Purpose School Budget line/IDEA Federal Budget Line: 71200-163.
Evaluation
Supervisor of Exceptional Learning in conjunction with Special Education Teacher.
Physical Demands
This job may require lifting or carrying of objects that exceed fifty (50) pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Other physical demands may include pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, seeing, and climbing.
Work Conditions
Normal working environment.
General Requirements
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work. Special Education Assistants are in daily contact with other educational assistants, teachers, students, administration, the general public, and other work-related personnel. Handling complaints, expressing a service-oriented attitude, communicating effectively, and working with limited supervision is vital.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The Cannon County Board of Education does not discriminate because of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetics, creed, or veteran status in employment opportunities or benefits. The Cannon County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free Workplace. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources for assistance.
Position Type
Full-Time
Job Categories
Special Education > Special Education Assistant
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
Jenny McCrery, Supervisor of Exceptional Learning, Central Office.
Phone: 6292014801
Email: jenny.mccrery@ccstn.net
Primary location: Cannon County Schools.
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Job Details
Job ID:
5657194
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Job Summary:
Perform necessary activities under the direct guidance of the teacher.
Qualifications:
High school diploma.
Reports To:
Building level administrator, Supervisor of Exceptional Learners
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt. Overtime pay is required.
Scope of Responsibility / Essential Functions:
Required to work under the direct guidance of the classroom teacher unless otherwise assigned to another supervisor.
Assist students with toileting, catheterization, feeding, and other self-help activities as required.
Assist individual pupils and small groups in developing academic skills.
Perform clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials, making reports, checking papers, and recording grades (clerical duties are not, however, limited to this list).
Maintain student records as directed by the classroom teacher.
Administer diagnostic tools as directed by the teacher.
Assist in preparing the classroom and organizing instructional materials and equipment as directed by the teacher.
Monitor the classroom when the teacher attends required meetings, provides consultation, etc.
Attend all in-service and faculty meetings when directed by immediate supervisors or the Director of Schools.
Do not discuss confidential school business or student records in or out of school or with peers.
Assist in the supervision of students on bus trips as directed by the building-level administrator.
Perform lunchroom, recess/playground, before or after school duty.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Project a positive image of the Cannon County School District at all times.
Keep information confidential concerning school business.
Act in a professional manner at all times.
May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities.
Complete Criminal Justice fingerprint/background process and drug screen.
Maintain appropriate attendance record.
Dress neatly and appropriately according to system dress code.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Special Education Teacher, Principal, Supervisor of Exceptional Learning, and/or Director of Schools.
Temperament (Personal Traits)
Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity.
Adaptability to dealing with people.
Adaptability to construct generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.
Capacity and Ability Requirements
Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles; the ability to reason and make judgments.
Verbal: The ability to understand meanings of words and the ideas associated with them.
Numerical: The ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
Data Perception: The ability to understand and interpret information presented in forms of graphs, charts, or tables.
Spatial: The ability to comprehend forms in space and understand relationships of plane and solid objects.
Manual Dexterity: The ability to move the hands easily and manipulate small objects with the fingers rapidly and accurately.
Color Discrimination: The ability to perceive or recognize similarities or differences in colors or shades or other values of the same color.
Terms of Employment
185 Days.
Salary
See non-certified pay scale; General Purpose School Budget line/IDEA Federal Budget Line: 71200-163.
Evaluation
Supervisor of Exceptional Learning in conjunction with Special Education Teacher.
Physical Demands
This job may require lifting or carrying of objects that exceed fifty (50) pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Other physical demands may include pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, seeing, and climbing.
Work Conditions
Normal working environment.
General Requirements
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work. Special Education Assistants are in daily contact with other educational assistants, teachers, students, administration, the general public, and other work-related personnel. Handling complaints, expressing a service-oriented attitude, communicating effectively, and working with limited supervision is vital.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The Cannon County Board of Education does not discriminate because of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetics, creed, or veteran status in employment opportunities or benefits. The Cannon County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free Workplace. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources for assistance.
Position Type
Full-Time
Job Categories
Special Education > Special Education Assistant
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
Jenny McCrery, Supervisor of Exceptional Learning, Central Office.
Phone: 6292014801
Email: jenny.mccrery@ccstn.net
Primary location: Cannon County Schools.
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