Special Education Assistant

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Memphis Shelby County Schools is seeking a paraprofessional to assist special education teachers in instructing and supervising students with disabilities. The role includes preparing instructional materials, setting up classrooms for activities, supervising students in various settings, reinforcing lessons, and supporting teachers with assigned tasks.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree or 48 college hours, a passing ParaPro Assessment, and CPR/First Aid certification or the ability to

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or 48 semester hours of college required.
• Passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test preferred.
• One year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required or ability to obtain.
• Degree equivalency: Bachelor's degree = 4 years plus experience; Master's degree = 6 years plus experience.

Responsabilités

• Assist special education teachers in instructing and supervising students with disabilities.
• Help prepare instructional materials and set up classrooms for activities.
• Supervise children in classroom and other areas of the school.
• Reinforce classroom lessons and provide additional assistance as requested.
• Coordinate special projects or programs as assigned.

Connaissances

Student supervision

Instructional support

Formation

Associate's Degree

Two years of college (48 semester hours)

ParaPro Assessment completion

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Description du poste

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.