SpEd. Pre-K Educational Assistant

Rutherford County Schools; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools is seeking a SpEd. Pre-K Educational Assistant to support early childhood special education. The role focuses on reinforcing skills for small groups, providing constructive feedback, and serving as a positive role model for young learners.

Candidates should have an associates degree or 48 college hours, or pass the ETS Para-Pro Assessment, and possess basic computer knowledge. Ability to work under the supervision of a certified teacher is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold an associates degree or higher or 48 college hours total.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work with small groups to reinforce skills.
• Positive role model for young children.
• Excellent attendance.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish effective schedules and routines.
• Work under the direction of a certified teacher.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce skills for students and provide constructive feedback.
• Answer questions and support student learning.
• Follow instructions from teacher.
• Establish and maintain schedules and routines.

Skills

Working computer knowledge

Multi-tasked oriented

Team player

Follow oral and written instructions

Education

Associates degree or higher

48 college hours

Para-Pro Assessment (ETS)

Job description

SpEd. Pre-K 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