Educational Assistant

Hamilton County Schools; Heritage Hills (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools, serving Harrison Elementary, seeks a dedicated educational assistant to support teachers and students. The role emphasizes assisting in classrooms, tutoring, monitoring student behavior, and performing light clerical duties to maintain an efficient learning environment.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, supplemental education options, and Spanish fluency for ESOL program support, with prior experience working with children preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; basic technology skills; clerical experience or equivalent education.
• Must meet one: 48 semester hours/72 quarter hours; an Associate’s degree or higher; or passing PRAXIS Parapro Exam.
• One year of experience working with children preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish required for ESOL educational assistant role.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in classrooms or educational settings; supervise and conduct activities when teachers are absent; prepare instructional materials; set up classroom tech and assist with tests and grading.
• Provide tutoring or one-on-one help in basic skills; assist with lesson plan development.
• Monitor students in common areas; chaperone field trips; enforce safety and behavior policies as directed by the teacher.
• Perform clerical tasks supporting teaching and school operations; communicate with staff, parents, and vendors as needed.
• Attend staff and family meetings; maintain confidentiality; support the learning environment and lead as needed.

Skills

Teaching strategies

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 sem hrs / 72 quarter hrs

Associate’s degree or higher

PRAXIS Parapro Exam pass

Job description

Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

The purpose of this classification is to provide teaching assistance under the direction of a licensed teacher in classrooms or as otherwise needed.

Harrison Elementary is a K-5 school in beautiful Harrison, TN, just outside of Chattanooga. Our staff works each day to engage and inspire the GENIUS within EVERY student. At Harrison Elementary, everyone—staff, students, and community members--is a leader and a learner. We leverage a team approach to problem solving that drives our Academic Press and Personalization commitments. We are "One Community. One Pride."

Harrison Elementary is on the move! We grow and achieve every day, and our work has been recognized by the State of Tennessee with a STEM Designation and the Governor's Seal for Civics.

We are looking for teachers and staff who are curious, hardworking, and always put students first. We provide loads of support for new staff while growing all leaders of learning.

If you are committed to excellence, cultivate strong and healthy relationships with students, work well with a team, and want to grow as a leader of learning, come join us!

Panthers Roar! Panthers Soar!

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in classroom or other educational settings; oversees, monitors, or conducts classes during the temporary absence of teachers; assists teachers in setting up and conducting various class activities and projects; works with and assists students during class activities and projects; prepares instructional materials for classroom use; copies materials for use by teachers; sets up and assists with classroom technology; assists in administering and grading tests; assists in evaluating student performance and skill levels; creates bulletin boards, displays, or wall decorations; and assists with cleanup activities.
• Provides tutoring or one-on-one assistance to students in basic educational skills; assists students with word study, spelling, sentence writing, reading, math, science, physical education, or other areas; utilizes instructional programs; assists with development of lesson plans.
• Monitors students in cafeteria, auditorium, halls, bus zones, or other common areas; organizes groups of students upon arrival/departure; seats students in appropriate areas; assists in cleaning tables or spills; chaperones students on field trips occurring during the regular school day only.
• Monitors behavior/activities of students and initiates disciplinary action per prescribed policies under the teacher’s direction.

• Follows established procedures for ensuring students are safe.

• Performs clerical tasks in support of teaching activities, office operations, and/or other school functions.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, school officials, teachers, students, parents, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Attends staff meetings, parent meetings, IEP-Team meetings, or other meetings as required.
• Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe.

• Works collaboratively with supervisor, administrators, employees, students, and other stakeholders.
• Attends work regularly and arrives to work in a timely fashion.
• Maintains confidentiality.

• Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; basic technology skills required; general office/clerical experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess one of the following before reporting to work: (1) 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours; (2) An Associate’s degree or higher; (3) passing score on PRAXIS for Parapro Exam.
• One year of experience working with children preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish required for educational assistant in ESOL program.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to learn and implement a variety of teaching strategies.
• Demonstrate proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation:

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

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