Educational Assistant

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee is seeking a paraeducator to assist certified teachers, reinforce skills with small groups, and provide constructive academic feedback.

Candidates should meet education options or ParaPro test, have basic computer skills, and be a positive role model who can follow instructions and establish routines.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree or higher, or equivalent to two years of college coursework totaling 48 hours, or pass the ParaPro Assessment.
• Working computer knowledge is required.
• Ability to work with small groups of students to reinforce skills and provide constructive feedback.
• Must be a positive role model for young children.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish effective schedules and routines.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified teachers in instructional activities and reinforce learning in small groups.
• Support students with assignments and provide feedback under teacher supervision.
• Follow written and oral directions and classroom routines.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Classroom management

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

Associates degree or higher

48 hours of college coursework

ParaPro Assessment (ETS)

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