SpEd. CDC Educational Assistant

Mysmarthire; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mysmarthire in La Vergne, TN is seeking a SpEd. CDC Educational Assistant to support students under a certified teacher. You will lead small groups, reinforce skills, and provide constructive feedback while modeling positive behavior.

Candidates should have an associate degree or 48 hours of college coursework, or pass the Para-Pro assessment, with strong computer skills, reliability, and the ability to follow instructions and manage time.

Qualifications

• Hold an associate degree or higher; OR two years of college coursework totaling 48 hours; OR Para-Pro Assessment passed.
• Working computer knowledge required.
• Ability to multitask and be a firm, team player.
• Capable of working with small groups to reinforce skills and provide feedback.
• Must be a positive role model for young children.
• Excellent attendance is required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish effective schedules and work routines.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students to reinforce skills and provide constructive feedback.
• Follow oral and written instructions from a certified teacher.
• Establish and maintain effective schedules and routines.
• Perform duties under the direction of a certified teacher and complete assigned tasks.

Skills

Team player

Follow instructions

Excellent attendance

Multitasking

Positive role model

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Small-group support

Education

Associate degree or higher; OR 48 hours of college coursework; OR Para-Pro Assessment

Job description

SpEd. CDC Educational Assistant

• 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


• Excellent attendance


• 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