SpEd. Pre-K Educational Assistant

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee; Village of Johnson City (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford County Schools - Tennessee seeks a paraeducator to support classroom instruction under a certified teacher. You will reinforce skills, assist small groups of students, and maintain positive role modelling for children.

The candidate should have an associates degree or higher (or 48 college hours) and be able to pass the ParaPro Assessment, with basic computer skills and reliable scheduling abilities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher or 48 hours of college coursework.
• Working computer knowledge required.
• Ability to work with small groups of students to reinforce skills and provide feedback.
• Be a positive role model for young children.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish effective schedules and routines.
• Work under direction of a certified teacher and complete duties.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce skills for students and provide constructive feedback.
• Work with small groups of students to support learning.
• Follow instructions and establish consistent routines.
• Assist under supervision of a certified teacher to complete assigned duties.

Skills

Working computer knowledge

Team player

Student support

Following instructions

Time management

Work under supervision

Student feedback

Education

Associates degree or higher

48 college hours (48 hours)

ParaPro 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