Education Support Assistant for Classroom & Student Growth

Hamilton County Department of Education; Chattanooga (TN); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hamilton County Schools in Chattanooga, TN, seeks an educational assistant to support licensed teachers in classrooms and related activities. You will help with instruction, assignments, and learning materials, and assist with technology setup.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, with options for 48 semester hours, an associate degree, or PRAXIS Parapro. Spanish fluency for ESOL roles is preferred, and prior work with children is recommended.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required; basic technology skills required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess one of the following before reporting to work: (1) 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours; (2) An Associate’s degree or higher; (3) passing score on PRAXIS for Parapro Exam.
• One year of experience working with children preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish required for educational assistant in ESOL program.

Responsabilidades

• Assists teachers in classroom or other educational settings; oversees, monitors, or conducts classes during the temporary absence of teachers; assists teachers in setting up and conducting various class activities and projects; works with and assists students during class activities and projects; prepares instructional materials for classroom use; copies materials for use by teachers; sets up and assists with classroom technology; assists in administering and grading tests; assists in evaluating student performance and skill levels; creates bulletin boards, displays, or wall decorations; and assists with cleanup activities.
• Provides tutoring or one‑on‑one assistance to students in basic educational skills; assists students with word study, spelling, sentence writing, reading, math, science, physical education, or other areas; utilizes instructional programs; assists with development of lesson plans.
• Monitors students in cafeteria, auditorium, halls, bus zones, or other common areas; organizes groups of students upon arrival/departure; seats students in appropriate areas; assists in cleaning tables or spills; chaperones students on field trips occurring during the regular school day only.
• Monitors behavior/activities of students and initiates disciplinary action per prescribed policies under the teacher’s direction.
• Follows established procedures for ensuring students are safe.
• Performs clerical tasks in support of teaching activities, office operations, and/or other school functions.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, school officials, teachers, students, parents, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Attends staff meetings, parent meetings, IEP‑Team meetings, or other meetings as required.
• Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe.
• Works collaboratively with supervisor, administrators, employees, students, and other stakeholders.
• Attends work regularly and arrives to work in a timely fashion.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Teaching assistance

Classroom support

Verbal communication

Written communication

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or higher

PRAXIS Parapro exam

Descripción del empleo

Hamilton County Schools in Chattanooga, TN, seeks an educational assistant to support licensed teachers in classrooms and related activities. You will help with instruction, assignments, and learning materials, and assist with technology setup.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, with options for 48 semester hours, an associate degree, or PRAXIS Parapro. Spanish fluency for ESOL roles is preferred, and prior work with children is recommended.