Special Education Assistant

Memphis Shelby County Schools

About The Position

Performs specialized work by assisting special education teachers in instructing and supervising the activities of students with disabilities 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

  • Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours)
  • Passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test
  • One (1) year of experience working with children in an educational setting
  • Certification in CPR and First Aid (must possess or be able to obtain)

Responsibilities

  • 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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