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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.
Essential Job Functions
lifts or assists students in and out of special needs equipment as necessary.
Assists in establishing and implementing behavioral objectives. Models appropriate social and play skills; observes students' behavior and notifies teacher and / or school nurse of behavioral changes as appropriate;
redirects behavior if possible; may work with individual students to help them adjust behaviorally and academically into mainstream classroom and social situations.
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.
Degree Equivalency Formula :
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
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Physical Requirements and Working Environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands : Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis;
and some dexterity in operating office equipment; must be able to use hands and fingers for sign language.
Unavoidable Hazards : The position is exposed to no unusual environmental hazards.
Sensory (ADA) Requirements : The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
Shelby County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the district to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.
Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
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Last updated : 2024-03-26
Full Time
$52k-88k (estimate)
03/27/2024
05/09/2024
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