Special Education Assistant

schoolsupportapply-scsk12; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

schoolsupportapply-scsk12 seeks a dedicated paraeducator to assist special education teachers, prepare instructional materials, and supervise students with disabilities to maintain a well-organized classroom environment.

The role involves reinforcing lessons, assisting with activities in and around the classroom, and supporting special projects as needed. CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or 2 years college, plus ParaPro scoring, required or preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification: must possess or be able to obtain.
• 1 year of experience with children in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

ParaPro assessment

CPR/First Aid

Experience with children

Education

Associate's Degree or 2 years college (48 sem hrs)

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.