Educational Assistant - Sped Mooresburg Elementary

Hawkins County Board Of Education - Mooresburg, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Mooresburg, TN

About the position

The Educational Assistant at Mooresburg Elementary plays a crucial role in supporting classroom teachers to provide a quality educational experience for all students. This position involves assisting with instructional efforts, preparing lesson materials, tutoring students, and supervising various school activities. The assistant will work closely with students, particularly those with special needs, to enhance their learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when completed.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Organize and label materials and display students' work appropriately.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote development.
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs.
• Assist in loading and unloading.
• Assist librarians in school libraries.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Collect money from students for school-related projects under the direction of the teacher.
• Laminate teaching materials to increase durability.
• Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use.
• Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment.
• Type, file, and duplicate materials.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Supervising teacher.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• 48 hours of college credit OR successful completion of ParaPro Assessment.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits consistent with the District's approved compensation plan.