Special Education Assistant

Shelby County Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is on the lookout for passionate educational champions ready to transform the learning experience for over 110,000 students. This role involves supporting special education teachers to create a well-organized classroom environment, assisting in lesson preparation, and providing hands-on support to students with disabilities. Ideal candidates will exhibit courageous thinking and a solutions-oriented mindset, thriving in a dynamic environment where they can truly make a difference. If you are a high-performing leader eager to empower others and remove barriers to success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with an Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers in instructing and supervising students with disabilities.
• Prepare instructional materials and reinforce classroom lessons.

Skills

Courageous Thinking

Solutions Orientation

Leadership

Data-Informed Decision Making

Classroom Management

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Purpose and Scope

OVERVIEW

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

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 accredited institution, 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.