Possible Behavior Educational Assistant

Rutherford County Schools; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools is seeking a Behavior Educational Assistant to support students and reinforce academic skills under the direction of a certified teacher.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, strong computer knowledge, and the ability to work with small groups to reinforce skills. Applicants should be reliable, with excellent attendance and the ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Qualifications

• Holds an associate degree or higher, OR 48 college hours, OR passes ETS Para-Pro Assessment.
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of common software.
• Ability to work with small groups to reinforce skills and provide feedback.
• Must be a positive role model for young children.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and establish routines.
• Work under the direction of a certified teacher and complete assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Support small groups of students to reinforce skills and answer questions.
• Provide constructive academic feedback under teacher supervision.
• Help establish effective schedules and routines for students.
• Follow instructions from certified teachers and complete tasks accordingly.

Skills

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Team player

Positive role model

Excellent attendance

Ability to follow instructions

Schedule establishment

Work under supervision

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 hours of college coursework

Para-Pro Assessment (ETS)

Job description

Behavior Educational Assistant

• 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
• Excellent attendance
• 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