SpEd. Ancillary Educational Assistant

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee is seeking a paraprofessional to support teachers in classrooms. The candidate should have an associates degree or 48 college hours or pass the Para-Pro Assessment, and possess basic computer skills to assist instruction.

The role requires ability to work with small groups, reinforce skills, provide constructive feedback, follow written and oral instructions, establish routines, and serve as a positive role model under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher required, or 48 college hours (48 hours total) at an accredited institution, or pass the ETS Para-Pro Assessment.
• Working computer knowledge is required to assist instructional activities.
• Ability to work with small groups of students to reinforce skills and provide feedback.
• Must be a positive role model for young children.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish effective schedules and routines.
• Able to work under the direction of a certified teacher and complete duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in classroom by supporting instructional activities.
• Reinforce skills and provide constructive feedback to students in small groups.
• Follow established routines and schedules to maintain classroom flow.
• Model positive behavior and support a safe learning environment.

Skills

Computer literacy

Team player

Positive role model

Ability to work with groups

Education

Associates degree or higher

48 college hours

ETS Para-Pro Assessment

Job description

• Hold an associates degree or higher; OR *Have an equivalent of two years of college coursework totaling 48 hours at an accredited institution of higher learning; OR *Pass the Education Testing Service (ETS) Para-Pro Assessment
• Working computer knowledge
• Multi-tasked oriented, Firm, Team Player
• Must be able to work with small groups of students for the purpose of 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