Special Education Behavior Support Assistant

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools in Tennessee is seeking a paraprofessional to assist certified teachers, reinforce skills with small groups, and provide constructive feedback to students. The candidate must follow oral and written instructions and establish consistent routines.

Applicants must have an associate degree or higher or 48 semester hours, or pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment. The role requires reliability, computer literacy, and teamwork in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Hold an associates degree or higher; OR have an equivalent of two years of college coursework totaling 48 hours at an accredited institution; OR pass the ETS Para-Pro Assessment.
• Working computer knowledge
• Multi-tasked oriented, Firm, Team Player
• Must be able to work with small groups of students for reinforcing skills, answering questions, providing constructive academic feedback
• Must be a positive role model for young children
• Able to follow oral and written instructions
• Establish effective schedule and work routines
• Able to work under the direction of a certified teacher and complete assigned work-related duties

Skills

Computer literacy

Team player

Multi-tasking

Student support

Positive role model

Follow instructions

Time management

Education

Associates degree or higher / 48 college hours / Para-Pro assessment

Job description

Rutherford County Schools in Tennessee is seeking a paraprofessional to assist certified teachers, reinforce skills with small groups, and provide constructive feedback to students. The candidate must follow oral and written instructions and establish consistent routines.

Applicants must have an associate degree or higher or 48 semester hours, or pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment. The role requires reliability, computer literacy, and teamwork in a school setting.