Educational Assistant

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee is seeking a para-professional to support teachers and students. The role includes working with small groups to reinforce skills, provide feedback, and follow instructions to complete assigned duties under a certified teacher's direction.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or higher, or an ETS Para-Pro Assessment, plus basic computer knowledge and a team-oriented mindset to help students succeed.

Qualifications

• Hold an associate degree or higher, or equivalent of two years of college coursework totaling 48 hours, or pass the Para-Pro Assessment.
• Demonstrated computer literacy and basic software skills.
• Ability to work well with groups and reinforce skills for students.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students to reinforce skills and provide feedback.
• Follow oral and written instructions and complete assigned duties under supervision.
• Establish effective schedules and routines for classroom support.

Skills

Computer knowledge

Team player

Multi-tasking

Small groups work

Positive role model

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 hours of college coursework

Para-Pro 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