Special Education Assistant

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools seeks a paraprofessional to support special education teachers in providing a well-organized classroom environment. You will assist with instruction, supervise students, and reinforce lessons under supervision.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree or 48 college hours, and CPR/First Aid certification. Additional experience with children in educational settings is preferred; degree equivalencies may apply.

Qualifications

• Assist teachers in instructing and supervising students with disabilities.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom setups for activities.
• Reinforce classroom lessons and provide other requested assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned teachers with instructional activities and supervise students in the classroom and other areas of the school.
• Prepare classrooms and materials for activities to ensure a well-organized environment.
• Support students with disabilities and coordinate certain special projects or programs as needed.

Skills

Classroom support

Student supervision

Instructional materials prep

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

Associate's Degree or 48 college hours

CPR/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.

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.