Special Education Assistant

Shelby County Schools; Lauderdale Courts (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to assist teachers in instructing and supervising students with disabilities, ensuring a well-organized, safe classroom environment.

The role involves preparing instructional materials, setting up classrooms for activities, supervising students in various settings, reinforcing lessons, and supporting special needs students or coordinating designated projects under direct supervision.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 2 years of college (48 semester hours) required.
• Passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain.
• 1 year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
• Proof of education, training, and/or experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers in instructing and supervising students with disabilities.
• Prepare instructional materials and set up classrooms for activities.
• Supervise children in classroom and other areas; reinforce classroom lessons.
• Coordinate special projects and programs as assigned under supervision.

Education

Associate's Degree

Two years college (48 semester hours)

ParaPro Assessment Test

CPR and 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.