Educational Assistant

Rutherford County Schools; Readyville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools seeks an Educational Assistant to support classroom instruction under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role involves working with small groups to reinforce skills and provide constructive feedback.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or 48 college hours or have passed the ETS Para-Pro Assessment, plus solid computer skills and the ability to follow written and oral directions. Excellent attendance and team-oriented work habits are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree or higher, or 48 hours of college coursework.
• Must have working computer knowledge.
• Candidate should be able to multi-task and be a team player.
• Able to work with small groups to reinforce skills and provide feedback.
• Must be a positive role model for students.
• Excellent attendance is required.
• Must follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish effective schedules and routines.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students to reinforce skills and provide feedback.
• Follow oral and written instructions and complete assigned duties under a teacher’s direction.
• Establish and maintain consistent schedules and routines.
• Support classroom activities and learning objectives as directed by a certified teacher.

Skills

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Team player

Education

Associate degree

48 college hours

ETS Para-Pro

Job description

Educational Assistant

• 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
• Excellent attendance
• 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