Part-Time Educational Assistant

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee seeks a classroom paraprofessional to support certified teachers by reinforcing skills and guiding small groups of students with constructive feedback.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree or higher (or 48 college hours) or has passed the Para-Pro Assessment, and is proficient with computers. You must follow oral and written instructions, establish routines, and model a positive, professional attitude in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher, or 48 college hours, or Para-Pro Assessment.
• Working computer knowledge.
• Reinforce skills and provide constructive academic feedback to small groups.
• Must be a positive role model for young children.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish effective schedules and routines.
• Able to work under the direction of a certified teacher and complete duties.

Responsibilities

• Support certified teachers in classroom activities.
• Provide feedback to students to reinforce skills.
• Assist groups of students during instructional time.
• Help maintain orderly classroom routines.
• Model professional behavior and positive communication.

Skills

Computer literacy

Multi-tasking

Team player

Small group instruction

Positive role model

Instruction following

Scheduling

Work under teacher direction

Education

Associate degree or higher / 48 college hours / Para-Pro Assessment

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