Educational Assistant: Student Support & Learning Mentor

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee seeks a qualified Educational ParaPro to support classroom teachers and reinforce student learning. Requirements include an associate degree or higher (or 48 hours of college coursework) or passing the ParaPro assessment, plus working computer knowledge and the ability to work with small groups of students, providing constructive academic feedback.

The ideal candidate is a positive role model, can follow oral and written instructions, establish effective

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required OR 48 hours of college coursework OR Para-Pro Assessment.
• Working computer knowledge and basic tech skills.
• Ability to work with small groups, reinforce skills and provide constructive feedback.
• Positive role model for students; able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must establish effective schedules and routines; follow directions under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students to reinforce skills and answer questions.
• Provide constructive academic feedback to learners.
• Follow oral and written instructions and established routines.
• Serve as a positive role model for young students.
• Complete assigned duties under the direction of a certified teacher.

Skills

Working computer knowledge

Multitasking

Team player

Follow instructions

Time management

Work under supervision

Positive role model

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 college hours equivalent

Para-Pro Assessment passed

Job description

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee seeks a qualified Educational ParaPro to support classroom teachers and reinforce student learning. Requirements include an associate degree or higher (or 48 hours of college coursework) or passing the ParaPro assessment, plus working computer knowledge and the ability to work with small groups of students, providing constructive academic feedback.

The ideal candidate is a positive role model, can follow oral and written instructions, establish effective