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Title: Paraprofessional for Adult Education Part Time – Claiborne, Grainger, Jefferson Counties (Grant Funded)

Employee Classification: Clerical & Secretarial

Institution: TCAT-Jacksboro

Department: Adult Education

Campus Location: TCAT Jacksboro

Job Summary

Job Title: Paraprofessional/Adult Education
Job Code: EH
Location: Claiborne, Grainger, and Jefferson Counties
Reports To: Adult Education District Coordinator
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
EEO-1 Category: Clerical/Support Staff, Part Time, Grant Funded
Date: 2/27/2025
Position Number:
Openings: 3

The Part-Time Paraprofessional in the Adult Education program is a grant-funded position. The selected candidate will assist Adult Education students with educational and career needs.

Job Duties 

• Support the Adult Education Office with general clerical duties (filing, faxing, disbursement of administrative and instructional materials, restock supplies, etc.)

• Manage electronic filing system

• Complete data entry in a timely manner adhering to all reporting deadlines

• Organize and maintain confidential program and student files as well as report documentation

• Collaborate with Instructors and Career Coaches

• Assist with student needs, registration, intake and orientation-related activities for potential and current students

• Willingness to learn and support the department as it relates to new tasks and/or responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling, proctoring, and scoring state-required tests (CASAS; TABE; OPT; HiSET).

• Maintain class, staff, and event schedules 

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HSE (High School Equivalency) required
• Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an Adult Education environment is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, attentive to detail, flexible, and manage stressful situations
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills and maintain focus with job responsibilities
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals / students
• Proficient oral and written communication skills and strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of and skill using data entry software
• Analytical skills and the ability to meet time sensitive deadlines
• Aware of effective customer service practices and ability to implement them within an educational setting
• Accept new tasks and responsibilities in a positive/professional manner
• Contribute to team effort
• Assist with graduation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

Repetitive movement and sitting

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience according to Tennessee Board of Regents guidelines.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Educational transcripts/diploma

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW:  Résumé with completed TCAT Jacksboro’s employment application required.  Review of résumés with completed TCAT employment applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.  An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS:  Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment.  Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed.

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Jada Stanley, Vice President of College and Student Affairs, 265 Elkins Rd., Jacksboro, TN 37757, (423) 566-9629, jada.stanley@tcatjacksboro.edu.