Hamilton County Schools·Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Behavior Educational Assistant supports teachers by implementing behavioral programs, managing student conduct, and providing one-on-one academic tutoring. They also assist with classroom operations, clerical tasks, and the supervision of students in various school settings.
Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits.
We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students.
With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.
Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.
The purpose of this classification is to provide teaching assistance under the direction of a licensed teacher in classrooms or as otherwise needed.
The Behavior Education Assistant will serve as a member of the support team for an assigned school, providing assistance to students, staff, and families using best practices for assisting individuals and groups of students.
Through the application of positive behavior supports or Response to Intervention Behavior (RTI2-B), Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) and Social Emotional Learning including the five competencies with assigned schools, assistants will support teachers’ effort to increasing student achievement.
Clifton Hills Elementary is an Expeditionary Learning K-5 school located in Chattanooga, TN.
We have a positive school climate and culture for our faculty and students, where we consider ourselves a family and do whatever it takes to ensure that our students are successful.
We are a previous turnaround school that has made drastic improvements within the past few years.
Some accomplishments of Clifton Hills include being recognized as a state of Tennessee Level 5 school and a Model Demonstration School for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Expeditionary Learning Credentialed School, as well as exiting the state's priority list.
Our teachers enjoy numerous opportunities to improve their craft through individualized professional development.
Interested in joining our team?
We are looking for teachers who are reflective, coachable, hard workers, and who possess a positive attitude.
Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience. Grade C Salary Scale
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, along with either 48 semester hours, an Associate's degree, or a passing score on the PRAXIS Parapro exam. One year of experience working with children is preferred, and basic technology skills are required.
Market context
In Tennessee, Behavior Educational Assistant roles are typically tied to ongoing student support needs in classrooms and special programs, so openings can be frequent. Competition often centers on meeting the credential threshold, having child-focused experience, and, for ESOL placements, Spanish fluency. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your diploma, college credits or PRAXIS Parapro status before applying.