Special Education Assistant

Memphis Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis Shelby County Schools seeks a paraprofessional to assist special education teachers in supporting students with disabilities and maintaining a well-organized classroom. You will help prepare materials, supervise students in and out of the classroom, and reinforce lessons under supervision.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree or 2 years of college, and the ability to obtain ParaPro certification with CPR/First Aid training.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree, or two years of college (minimum 48 semester hours).
• ParaPro Assessment test passing score required or preferred.
• One 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 classrooms for activities.
• Supervise children in classroom and other areas of the school.
• Reinforce classroom lessons and provide additional assistance as requested.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

Associate’s Degree or 2 years college

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.