SpEd. Educational Assistant

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools seeks a para-professional to support teachers and reinforce skills with small groups of students. The candidate should have an associates degree or 48 credit hours or pass the ETS Para-Pro Assessment and demonstrate solid computer skills, reliability, and teamwork.

The role requires following oral and written instructions, establishing routines, and serving as a positive role model for young learners under the direction of a certified teacher.

Qualifications

• 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
• Able to follow oral and written instructions
• Establish effective schedule and work routines

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Working computer knowledge

Team player

Multi-tasked oriented

Follow instructions

Positive role model

Education

Associates degree or higher

48 hours college coursework

Para-Pro Assessment (ETS)

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