Specialized Education Assistant

Memphis Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

Performs specialized work to assist the teacher in the achievement of teaching objectives while working with individual students, or small groups, for the improvement of skills and for increase in student learning.

What You Will Do

Provides instructional support to students in varied classroom settings, assists students with lesson assignments, guides students in independent study, and implements instructional programs and lesson plans.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of educational concepts, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with students, teachers, and parents.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours), or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test
  • One (1) year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred
  • Certification in CPR and First Aid

Benefits

  • Reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities
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