Special Education Assistant

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support special education teachers by guiding and supervising students with disabilities, ensuring a well-organized classroom, and reinforcing lessons.

The role includes preparing instructional materials, setting up classrooms, supervising students in various areas, and coordinating assigned projects as needed to promote an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or two years of college (minimum 48 semester hours) required/preferred.
• Passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test.
• One year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Assisting teachers

Supervising students

Preparing materials

Classroom assistance

Education

Associate's Degree

Two years college/48 sem hrs

Tools

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.

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.