Educational Assistant (2) - Sped Church Hill Middle School 2026/2027

Hawkins County Board of Education•Mt. Carmel, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Educational Assistant will support classroom teachers in providing a high-quality educational experience for all students at Church Hill Middle School. This role involves assisting with instructional efforts, preparing materials, tutoring students, supervising them in various school settings, and supporting students with special needs. The position requires a minimum of a High School Diploma and either 48 college credit hours or successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma
48 hours of college credit OR successful completion of ParaPro Assessment

Responsibilities

Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts
Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment and demonstrations
Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers
Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
Supervise students in classrooms, halls cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students
Distribute tests and homework assignments and collects them when they are completed
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage
Observe students’ performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
Organize and label materials and display students’ work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development
Provide extra assistance to students with special needs
Assist in bud loading and unloading
Assist librarians in school libraries
Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required
Collect money from students for school-related projects under the direction of the teacher
Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use
Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist student with hardware and software use
Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment
Type, file and duplicate materials
Use computers, audiovisuals aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Supervising teacher