Special Education Assistant

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools in Germantown, TN seeks a paraeducator to assist special education teachers in instructing and supervising activities for students with disabilities. You will help prepare instructional materials and classrooms, supervise students in various settings, and reinforce classroom lessons while providing other needed support.

The role may involve coordinating special projects and programs as assigned. CPR and First Aid certification are preferred or must be obtained.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or two years of college (min 48 semester hours) required.
• Passing score on ParaPro Assessment Test preferred.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers in instructing and supervising activities of students with disabilities to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment.
• Prepare instructional materials and classrooms for activities.
• Supervise and assist children in the classroom and in other areas of the school, reinforcing lessons.
• Provide other assistance as requested; may coordinate special projects/programs as assigned.

Skills

Special education support

Classroom supervision

Instructional materials prep

Student assistance

Education

Associate's Degree

Two years of college (48 sem hrs)

ParaPro Assessment

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

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.

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.

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.