Education Assistant

Memphis Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis Shelby County Schools is seeking a paraprofessional to support teachers in delivering instruction and maintaining a safe, well-organized classroom environment in our schools. You will help prepare materials, set up activities, and supervise students during instructional time and in common areas.

The role involves reinforcing lessons, assisting students including those with special needs, and coordinating tasks as assigned. CPR and First Aid certification is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Associates Degree or 2 years of college.
• ParaPro Assessment Test passing score preferred.
• 1 year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with children

ParaPro Test

Education

Associates Degree

Two years of college (48 semester hours)

CPR & First Aid certification

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.

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.