Education Assistant

Shelby County Schools; Wells (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Schools seeks a paraprofessional to assist teachers, supervise students, and support instructional activities. The role involves preparing materials, setting up classrooms, and reinforcing lessons to create a well-organized learning environment.

Preferred candidates hold an Associate's Degree or 48 semester hours, have ParaPro or equivalent, and are certified or able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification. Experience with children in educational settings is valued.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or 48 semester hours and ParaPro assessment or related experience preferred.
• 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 instructional activities and supervise students in the classroom and other areas.
• Prepare instructional materials and classrooms for activities.
• Reinforce classroom lessons and provide assistance as requested; coordinate special projects and programs as assigned.

Skills

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

Associate's Degree or 2 years college

Job description

Purpose and Scope

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.

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.

Must have 5 years of Law Enforcement of security supervisory experience