Education Assistant

Memphis Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The position may involve assisting special needs students or coordinating special projects, with work performed under direct supervision following set procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree or 2 years college (48 semester hours).
• CPR and First Aid certification required or able to obtain.
• Experience working with children in educational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned teachers in instructing and supervising students.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom setup for activities.
• Supervise children in classroom and other areas as assigned.
• Reinforce classroom lessons and provide supplemental support.
• Coordinate or support special projects or programs as directed.

Skills

Experience with children

Support for teachers

Education

Associate's Degree

Two years college (48 hours)

CPR and First Aid certification

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.