Special Education Assistant

Memphis Shelby County Schools; Cordova (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis Shelby County Schools seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support special education teachers and supervise students with disabilities in a well-organized classroom environment.

You will assist in preparing instructional materials, setting up activities, reinforcing lessons, and coordinating support as needed under supervision. Prior experience with children in educational settings is preferred, and CPR/First Aid certification is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 48 semester hours and ParaPro score required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or obtainable.
• Experience with children in educational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in instructing and supervising students with disabilities.
• Prepare instructional materials and set up classrooms for activities.
• Supervise children in the classroom and in other areas of the school.
• Reinforce classroom lessons and provide other assistance as requested.
• Coordinate special projects and programs as assigned.

Skills

Assisting teachers

Student supervision

Classroom management

Instructional support

Education

Associate's Degree or 2 years college

ParaPro Assessment or equivalent

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

Purpose and Scope

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Performs specialized work by assisting special education teachers in instructing and supervising the activities of students with disabilities to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. The position is responsible for assisting assigned teachers in preparing instructional materials, preparing classrooms for activities, supervising and assisting children in the classroom and in other areas of the school, reinforcing classroom lessons, and providing other assistance as requested; incumbents may be responsible for providing assistance to special needs students or coordinating special projects and programs as assigned. The position works under direct supervision according to set procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours) from an, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test and one (1) year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred. Must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor's Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master's Degree=6 years plus required years of experience.