Educational Assistant

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee seeks a ParaPro to assist in classrooms and reinforce student skills under the supervision of a certified teacher. Candidates should hold an associate degree or higher or 48 college credits, or pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment, with solid computer skills.

The role requires ability to work with small groups, act as a positive role model for children, and follow both oral and written instructions while helping establish routines and schedules in a supportive

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher, or 48 credit hours at an accredited institution.
• Or pass the ETS Para-Pro Assessment.
• Working computer knowledge.
• Multitasking ability, firm, team player.
• Must be able to work with small groups of students to reinforce skills and provide feedback.
• Must be a positive role model for young children.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish effective schedules and work routines.
• Able to work under the direction of a certified teacher and complete assigned duties.

Skills

Multitasking

Team player

Follow instructions

Positive role model

Small group instruction

Duties under teacher guidance

Education

Associates degree or higher / 48 credit hours

Tools

Computer knowledge

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