Educational Assistant

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee seeks a dedicated paraeducator to support student learning under a certified teacher. The role involves reinforcing skills in small groups, answering questions, and offering constructive feedback to students in a supportive classroom environment.

Candidates should meet the education options listed (Associates degree or higher, 48 college hours, or ParaPro Assessment) and demonstrate basic computer literacy, reliability, and teamwork within a school setting.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher, OR 48 college hours, OR ParaPro Assessment.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students to reinforce skills, answer questions, and provide constructive feedback.
• Follow oral and written instructions from a certified teacher.
• Establish and maintain effective schedules and work routines.

Skills

Working computer knowledge

Multi-tasking

Team player

Small group instruction

Positive role model

Follow oral and written instructions

Establish schedules/routines

Work under supervision of certified-te

Education

Associates degree or higher

48 hours of college coursework

ParaPro 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