Educational Assistant

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee; Ellenwood (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee is seeking a qualified paraprofessional to support instructional staff and students in a classroom setting in Ellenwood, GA. This role requires an associate degree or higher, or the credential options listed, and the ability to work with small groups, reinforce skills, and provide constructive feedback under a certified teacher.

Applicants should have basic computer skills and be a positive role model, with strong follow-through on written and spoken

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher or 48 hours of college coursework or ETS Para-Pro Assessment.
• Working computer knowledge.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish effective schedule and work routines.
• Must be a positive role model for young children.
• Able to work with small groups of students to reinforce skills and provide constructive academic feedback

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students to reinforce skills.
• Provide constructive academic feedback.
• Answer questions and support learning under teacher direction.
• Follow instructions and complete assigned duties

Skills

Team player

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Follow oral & written instructions

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 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