Overview
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.
MVES School Bio: Welcome to Middle Valley Elementary — Home of the Marvels!
Located in Hixson, TN, just north of Chattanooga, Middle Valley Elementary (PK–5) is a vibrant school community where every student is a Marvel—a wonderful and astonishing person with limitless potential.
Our core values are Opportunity, Excellence and Connection.
At MVES, teacher growth and student success go hand in hand.
We offer well-rounded learning opportunities that include: ● Personalized professional development through new teacher mentor support ● Weekly collaborative planning with amazing instructional coaches and teams ● Learning Labs where teachers observe best practices in real time ● A dedicated STEM classroom with outdoor learning opportunities ● A strong arts program that nurtures creativity and expression ● Student-selected clubs for 3rd–5th graders Our commitment to excellence has earned us the highest academic growth score of 5 many times, most recently in 2025!
Over the last five years, Middle Valley Elementary has received recognition as a Governors Civic Sea School, RTI2-B Exemplary School, and a 2021 Tennessee Reward School- the highest school honor in the state!
The purpose of this job is to provide teaching assistance under the direction of a licensed teacher in the implementation of Individual Education Programs for students with disabilities in classrooms or as otherwise needed.
Responsibilities
- Provides educational assistance to students with disabilities; assists in preparing, modifying, and utilizing instructional materials to meet individual needs of students; assists with development and implementation of Individual Education Program for each student; assists with the data collection and progress monitoring of student’s physical, communication, social/emotional, and educational levels of development; uses special educational strategies and techniques to address students’ academic needs.
- Provides physical assistance, including but not limited to toileting, positioning, lifting, carrying, feeding, personal hygiene, or other assistance as determined by specific student needs, to any student with disabilities based on a student’s Individual Education Program.
- Oversees, monitors, or covers classes during the short term absence of the teacher.
- Assists teacher and works with students during various class activities; prepares instructional materials for classroom use; assists with instructional and assistive technology, Assists with data collection and progress monitoring used to evaluate student performance and skill levels; Follows established procedures for ensuring students are safe.
- Performs clerical tasks in support of teaching activities, office operations, and/or other school functions.
- Responds appropriately to students’ inappropriate behavior(s).
- Must be willing to be trained as needed and maintain certification in non-violent positive behavioral interventions and support methods to respond to, diffuse, de-escalate, and control aggressive behavior utilizing physical restraint as appropriate.
- Assists students and models appropriate social and professional behaviors during community experience or work based learning.
- Chaperones students on field trips occurring during the regular school day only.
- Performs tasks requiring reading, handwriting, numeracy, oral and written communication skills, and the use of various equipment and technology in support of teacher responsibilities to assure compliance under the IDEA and to implement student IEP’s.
- Demonstrates basic sign language acquisition, communication facilitation competencies, and Brailing skills as needed.
- Communicates with supervisors, school officials, teachers, students, parents, vendors, the community, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities under the direction of administration or special education teacher/supervisor.
- Attends staff meetings, parent meetings, IEP-Team meetings, or other meetings as required.
- Follows established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe.
Qualifications
Knowledge/Education/Experience
- High school diploma or GED required; basic technology skills required; general office/clerical experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Has knowledge and skills to support the PreK-12 general curriculum.
- Must possess one of the following before reporting to work: (1) 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours; (2) An Associate’s degree or higher; (3) passing score on PRAXIS for Parapro Exam. One year of experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
- Skills/Qualifications: Ability to learn and implement a variety of teaching strategies. Demonstrate proficient verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with students who have a variety of disabilities.
Compensation
Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience. Grade C Salary Scale
