Educational Assistant

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools in Tennessee is seeking a paraeducator to support classroom instruction under a certified teacher. The candidate will work with small groups, reinforce skills, and provide constructive academic feedback.

A strong candidate will meet the education requirements (associates degree or 48 college credits) or pass the ETS Para-Pro Assessment, possess solid computer skills, and be a positive role model, reliable, and able to follow oral and written instructions and established

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree or higher, or 48 college credits
• Demonstrates working computer knowledge
• Ability to work with small groups of students and provide feedback
• Must be a positive role model and follow instructions
• Establish effective schedules and routines
• Work under supervision of a certified teacher and complete duties

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students to reinforce skills and provide feedback
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective schedules and routines
• Assist the certified teacher with assigned duties

Skills

Computer skills

Multitasking

Team player

Education

Associates degree or higher

48 credit hours of college coursework

ETS Para-Pro Assessment

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