SPED Instructional Aide: Grow as an Educator

JOURNEY EAST ACADEMY; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Journey Community Schools in Memphis seeks an Instructional Assistant to support teachers and provide a high-quality, personalized education during the school day and after-school program.

You will help implement lesson plans, assess students, and collaborate with staff to improve instructional practices, while supporting families with progress updates and contributing to a culture of high expectations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 2 years of college experience.
• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom systems and manage student behavior to keep students engaged in learning.
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with Tennessee State Standards and JCS guidelines.
• Assess students regularly and analyze assessment data.
• Collaborate with JCS team members to improve instructional practices.
• Provide families with regular updates on classroom activities and student progress.
• Assist with planning differentiated instruction for varied student needs.
• Teach in after-school program focusing on intervention and acceleration.
• Support college-prep culture and work with Academic Counselor on student progress.
• Contribute to Advisory classes to develop student character and habits.
• Participate in professional development and training sessions.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration

Reflect and improve

Education

Associate’s degree or 2 years of college

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field preferred

Experience with students as teacher/assistant

Job description

Journey Community Schools in Memphis seeks an Instructional Assistant to support teachers and provide a high-quality, personalized education during the school day and after-school program.

You will help implement lesson plans, assess students, and collaborate with staff to improve instructional practices, while supporting families with progress updates and contributing to a culture of high expectations.