Education Assistant
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Assist assigned teachers in preparing instructional materials
- Prepare classrooms for activities
- Supervise and assist children in the classroom and other school areas
- Reinforce classroom lessons
- Provide other assistance as requested
- Provide assistance to special needs students (as assigned)
- Coordinate special projects and programs (as assigned)
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
- Must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid
- Proof of education, training, and/or experience is required
Degree Equivalency
Bachelor's Degree = 4 years plus required years of experience. Master's Degree = 6 years plus required years of experience.