Educational Assistant

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

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee seeks a paraprofessional to assist certified teachers in classrooms, reinforcing skills and supporting student learning.

The role requires an associate degree or higher (or 48 college hours), strong computer skills, and the ability to work with small groups of students while providing constructive feedback.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree or higher, or 48 hours of college coursework from an accredited institution.
• Must have working computer knowledge.
• Applicant should be a positive role model for young students.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to establish effective schedules and work routines.
• Capable of working under the direction of a certified teacher and completing assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students to reinforce skills.
• Provide constructive academic feedback to students.
• Answer student questions and support learning activities.
• Demonstrate positive behavior and act as a role model for children.

Skills

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Team player

Follow instructions

Time management

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 hours college coursework

Job description

• Hold an associates degree or higher; OR *Have an equivalent of two years of college coursework totaling 48 hours at an accredited institution of higher learning; OR *Pass the Education Testing Service (ETS) Para-Pro Assessment
• Working computer knowledge
• Multi-tasked oriented, Firm, Team Player
• Must be able to work with small groups of students for the purpose of reinforcing skills, answering questions, providing constructive academic feedback
• Must be a positive role model for young children
• Able to follow oral and written instructions
• Establish effective schedule and work routines
• Able to work under the direction of a certified teacher and complete assigned work-related duties