Education Assistant

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking an instructional paraeducator to assist teachers in delivering lessons, supervising students, and helping prepare instructional materials and classroom environments.

The role may involve supporting students with diverse needs, reinforcing classroom lessons, and coordinating activities under direct supervision; CPR and First Aid certification or eligibility required.

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 institution, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test and one (1) year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in instructing and supervising student activities to provide a well-organized classroom environment.
• Prepare instructional materials and classrooms for activities.
• Supervise and assist children in the classroom and in other areas of the school, reinforcing classroom lessons and providing other assistance as requested.

Skills

Experience with children

Student supervision

Classroom support

Education

Associate's Degree or 48 semester hours

ParaPro Assessment passing score

CPR certification

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.

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 institution, 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.