Classroom Support Specialist

Washington County Schools (TN); Limestone (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Schools (TN) is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support teachers, secretaries, and clerical staff. The role involves assisting with instruction, classroom materials, supervision, and basic testing.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, complete the Para Professional Test, and potentially one year of experience. The district emphasizes health and safety in the classroom and providing assistance during emergencies and activities.

Qualifications

• Not less than a high school education or GED.
• Para Professional Test required without 48 hours of college.
• At least one year of experience is preferred, but not required, so that with appropriate training, service may be provided; and
• Meets necessary health and physical qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Administers, scores, and records achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.
• Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills.
• Assumes responsibility for knowing and following safety rules and proper procedures associated with the responsibilities of the job.
• Checks and records attendance.
• Arranges bulletin boards.
• Types and duplicates tests, worksheets, and supplementary materials.
• Assists in supervising the children in lunchroom, playground, and bus loading; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Para Professional Test

1 year experience preferred

Health and physical qualifications

Job description

Washington County Schools (TN) is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support teachers, secretaries, and clerical staff. The role involves assisting with instruction, classroom materials, supervision, and basic testing.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, complete the Para Professional Test, and potentially one year of experience. The district emphasizes health and safety in the classroom and providing assistance during emergencies and activities.