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Memphis Shelby County Schools
Special Education Assistant
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$34,086 / year median in Tennessee
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Special Education Assistant Memphis Shelby County Schools - 3.1 Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $18.32 - $26.17 an hour 11 hours ago
Qualifications CPR Certification First Aid Certification Full Job Description Purpose and Scope:
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
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.Minimum Qualifications:
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 and 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. (PROOFOF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED
)Degree Equivalency Formula:
Bachelor's Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience. Master's Degree=6 years plus required years of experience.Benefits
- Dental Insurance