Specialized Education Assistant

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools seeks a Specialized Education Assistant to support teachers and enhance student learning. The role involves assisting students individually or in small groups, requiring a commitment to educational excellence and a dedication to fostering student success. An Associate’s degree or relevant educational background is needed, along with CPR and First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Must pass the ParaPro Assessment Test or have equivalent experience.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in achieving educational objectives.
• Work with individual students or small groups.
• Maintain an organized learning environment.

Skills

Innovative thinking

Data-informed decision-making

Team mobilization

Education

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Certification in CPR and First Aid

Job description

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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 most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are courageous thinkers, solutions-oriented, and high-performing gamechangers.

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex environment, present innovative ideas, and execute sustainable plans.
• Solutions-Oriented: Able to synthesize information, adjust goals, and deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High-Performing Gamechangers: Leaders who can mobilize teams, make data-informed decisions, and remove barriers to student success.

Summary Description

Performs specialized work to assist teachers in achieving educational objectives, working with individual students or small groups to reinforce skills, guide independent study, and maintain an organized learning environment. Requires an Associate’s degree or two years of college, or passing the ParaPro Assessment Test, with experience working with children preferred. Certification in CPR and First Aid is required or must be obtained.

ADA Compliance

MSCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Education Administration Programs