Possible Educational Assistant

Rutherford County Schools; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools seeks an Educational Assistant to support classroom teachers and students. The role involves working with small groups to reinforce skills, provide feedback, and track student progress. A positive role model with reliable attendance is essential.

Candidates may qualify with an Associate degree or higher, or 48 hours of college coursework or a Para-Pro assessment. Strong computer skills and team orientation are required to succeed in a collaborative school setting.

Qualifications

• Must have working computer knowledge.
• Multi-tasked oriented; firm and team player.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to work with small groups of students for 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.

Skills

Computer knowledge

Team player

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

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