Education Assistant

Memphis Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis Shelby County Schools seeks a paraprofessional to assist teachers in instructing and supervising students, ensuring a well-organized classroom environment. The role involves preparing instructional materials, setting up classrooms for activities, supervising students in various areas, and reinforcing lessons as needed.

Preferred candidates have an Associate's Degree (or 2 years of college), ParaPro eligibility or passing score, and at least 1 year of experience with children in

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or 2 years college (minimum 48 semester hours) required or preferred.
• Parapro assessment (ParaPro) score or eligibility; preferred experience with children in educational settings.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in instructing and supervising students to maintain a well-organized classroom.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom spaces for activities.
• Supervise students in classrooms and other areas of the school; reinforce lessons.
• Assist with special needs students or coordinate special projects as assigned.

Education

Associate's Degree or 2 years college

CPR and 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.