Special Education Paraprofessional at Lenoir City School District in Lenoir City, TN

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) Reports To: School Principal Job Goal: Enhance the learning environment for students and teachers by providing assistance in assigned areas Term of Employment: 10 months Responsibilities: (Include but are not limited to) • Know and follow all school board policies. • To provide clerical assistance for an assigned group of teachers. • To provide instructional assistance for an assigned group of teachers • Monitor student behavior to assure compliance with all school rules. • Assist students with special needs including but not limited to physical handicaps. • Provide direct supervision of students when directed by the teaching or administrative staff. • Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Principal. Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED. • Ability to interpret policies as related to job functions. • Possess good oral and written communication skills. • Demonstrates a willingness to work as a team member. • Demonstrates patience. • Demonstrates compassion and a pleasant demeanor. • Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees. • Ability to perform any physical duties associated with this position (e.g., lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, sitting for long periods of time, walking, seeing, standing for extended periods of time, etc.). Position type: School Support Staff / Special Education Teaching Assistant School / site: District-Wide Date available: 07/27/2026