Education Assistant

Shelby County Schools; Cordova (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Schools in Cordova, TN is seeking a paraeducator to support classroom teachers and supervise students during activities, ensuring a well-organized, safe learning environment.

You will assist with preparing instructional materials, supervising in classrooms and common areas, reinforce lessons, and help with special projects as assigned; CPR/First Aid certification may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2 years of college required; ParaPro preferred.
• Pass ParaPro Assessment Test.
• 1 year experience with children preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or able to obtain.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Student supervision

Instructional support

Classroom assistance

Education

Associate degree

Two years college

ParaPro Assessment

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Purpose and Scope

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.