Education Support Specialist (Para-Pro)

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee is seeking a para-professional to assist in classrooms and support student learning under the supervision of a certified teacher.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or 48 college credits, the ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment, and strong computer skills. They will work with small groups, reinforce skills, and maintain positive role modeling in a supportive educational setting.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree or 48 hours of college coursework from an accredited institution.
• Must be able to pass the Education Testing Service (ETS) ParaPro Assessment.
• Proficient with computers and basic software.
• Ability to work with small groups of students and reinforce skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students to reinforce skills and provide constructive feedback.
• Follow oral and written instructions from a certified teacher and complete assigned tasks.
• Establish effective schedules and routines to support student learning.
• Be a positive role model and support a collaborative classroom environment.

Skills

Computer literacy

Team player

Multitasking

Follow instructions

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 college credit hours

Pass ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee is seeking a para-professional to assist in classrooms and support student learning under the supervision of a certified teacher.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or 48 college credits, the ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment, and strong computer skills. They will work with small groups, reinforce skills, and maintain positive role modeling in a supportive educational setting.