Special Education Assistant

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

Job summary

Memphis Shelby County Schools seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support special education teachers and manage classroom activities. You will assist with instructional materials, supervise students, reinforce lessons, and help coordinate special projects under supervision.

A minimum of an Associate's Degree or 48 college hours is required, with CPR and First Aid certification preferred or obtainable. Experience with children in educational settings is desired, and the ParaPro Assessment Test

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or 48 semester hours required.
• Pass the ParaPro Assessment Test.
• 1 year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers in instructing and supervising students with disabilities.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom setups for activities.
• Supervise and assist children in classroom and other school areas; reinforce lessons.
• Coordinate special projects or programs as assigned.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Instructional support

Materials preparation

First Aid & CPR

Education

Associate's Degree

48 semester hours

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.