Education Assistant

Memphis Shelby County Schools; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis Shelby County Schools is seeking a paraeducator to assist teachers in delivering instruction, preparing materials, and supervising students to maintain a safe, organized classroom environment. You will reinforce lessons, support activities in other school areas, and assist with special projects as assigned.

Under supervision, you will help with student needs, including preparing classrooms, providing instructional support, and coordinating basic classroom activities.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or two years college (min 48 sem hrs) plus ParaPro assessment preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or obtainable.
• Pass a ParaPro assessment test (proof of education/training/experience may be required).

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in instructing and supervising students.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom for activities.
• Supervise children in classroom and other areas of the school.
• Reinforce classroom lessons and provide other assistance as requested.
• Coordinate special projects and programs as assigned.

Skills

Assistant to teachers

Classroom supervision

Instructional support

Materials prep

Education

Associate Degree

Two years college (48 hours)

ParaPro test

CPR/First Aid cert

Job description

Summary Description

Perform specialized work by assisting school teachers in instructing and supervising the activities of students to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. The position is responsible for assisting assigned teachers in preparing instructional materials, preparing classrooms for activities, supervising and assisting children in the classroom and in other areas of the school, reinforcing classroom lessons, and providing other assistance as requested; incumbents may be responsible for providing assistance to special needs students or coordinating special projects and programs as assigned. The position works under direct supervision according to set procedures.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours) from an, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test and one (1) year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred. Must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.

(PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)

Degree Equivalency Formula

• Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.
• Master’s Degree=6 years plus required years of experience.