Education Assistant

Shelby County Schools•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Purpose and Scope Perform specialized work by assisting school teachers in instructing and supervising the activities of students to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. The position is responsible for assisting assigned teachers in preparing instructional materials, preparing classrooms for activities, supervising and assisting children in the classroom and in other areas of the school, reinforcing classroom lessons, and providing other assistance as requested; incumbents may be responsible for providing assistance to special needs students or coordinating special projects and programs as assigned. The position works under direct supervision according to set procedures.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours) from an, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test
one (1) year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred
Must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid
Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years plus required years of experience
Master’s Degree = 2 years plus required years of experience
Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included
Must have 5 years of Law Enforcement of security supervisory experience

Responsibilities

assisting school teachers in instructing and supervising the activities of students
assisting assigned teachers in preparing instructional materials
preparing classrooms for activities
supervising and assisting children in the classroom and in other areas of the school
reinforcing classroom lessons
providing other assistance as requested
providing assistance to special needs students
coordinating special projects and programs as assigned

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