Classroom Learning Support Advocate

Roane County Schools; South Harriman (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Roane County Schools seeks an Educational Assistant to support teachers and foster a productive learning environment. The role involves assisting with daily activities, guiding students, and maintaining orderly classroom spaces.

The ideal candidate will hold a High School Diploma and, if possible, an Associates degree or ParaPro assessment score, with duties including record-keeping and student supervision throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates degree or passing ParaPro Assessment (456+ score) preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Conducts learning exercises with individuals or small groups of children.
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Alerts the teacher to the special needs of individual children.
• Provides escort and assistance to children as necessary.
• Must be able to walk students throughout the building as necessary.
• Helps maintain individual records for each child.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas.
• Assist with the supervision of children during regular play periods.
• Collects and displays suitable material for educational displays.
• Assist students with personal care.

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree or ParaPro Assessment (Score of 456 or higher)

Job description

Roane County Schools seeks an Educational Assistant to support teachers and foster a productive learning environment. The role involves assisting with daily activities, guiding students, and maintaining orderly classroom spaces.

The ideal candidate will hold a High School Diploma and, if possible, an Associates degree or ParaPro assessment score, with duties including record-keeping and student supervision throughout the school day.