Hamilton County Schools

Educational Assistant


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PayCompetitive
LocationChattanooga/Tennessee
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: 22055

      Overview

      Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.


      Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

      The purpose of this classification is to provide teaching assistance under the direction of a licensed teacher in classrooms or as otherwise needed

      Brown Academy is a PreK-5 school located on the campus of the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. Our school nurtures student creativity, sparks imagination, and encourages learning through design thinking and project based learning. Through these processes, we teach our students to become effective thinkers, collaborators and designers who are empowered with skills for the future. Our strong collaborative culture sets our school apart as our faculty works successfully to meet the needs of all of our students.

      We are looking for teachers who are creative and reflective. Our teachers need to possess strong interpersonal skills that allow them to build relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Additionally, teaching candidates should have a deep understanding of instructional best practices and excellent classroom management and organizational skills.


      Responsibilities

      • Assists teachers in classroom or other educational settings; oversees, monitors, or conducts classes during the temporary absence of teachers; assists teachers in setting up and conducting various class activities and projects; works with and assists students during class activities and projects; prepares instructional materials for classroom use; copies materials for use by teachers; sets up and assists with classroom technology; assists in administering and grading tests; assists in evaluating student performance and skill levels; creates bulletin boards, displays, or wall decorations; and assists with cleanup activities.
      • Provides tutoring or one-on-one assistance to students in basic educational skills; assists students with word study, spelling, sentence writing, reading, math, science, physical education, or other areas; utilizes instructional programs; assists with development of lesson plans.
      • Monitors students in cafeteria, auditorium, halls, bus zones, or other common areas; organizes groups of students upon arrival/departure; seats students in appropriate areas; assists in cleaning tables or spills; chaperones students on field trips occurring during the regular school day only.
      • Monitors behavior/activities of students and initiates disciplinary action per prescribed policies under the teacher’s direction.
      • Follows established procedures for ensuring students are safe.
      • Performs clerical tasks in support of teaching activities, office operations, and/or other school functions.
      • Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, school officials, teachers, students, parents, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
      • Attends staff meetings, parent meetings, IEP-Team meetings, or other meetings as required.
      • Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe.
      • Works collaboratively with supervisor, administrators, employees, students, and other stakeholders.
      • Attends work regularly and arrives to work in a timely fashion.
      • Maintains confidentiality.
      • Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
      • Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
      • Performs other duties as assigned.

      Qualifications

      Knowledge/Education/Experience:

      • High school diploma or GED required; basic technology skills required; general office/clerical experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
      • Must possess one of the following before reporting to work: (1) 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours; (2) An Associate’s degree or higher; (3) passing score on PRAXIS for Parapro Exam.
      • One year of experience working with children preferred.
      • Fluency in Spanish required for educational assistant in ESOL program.

      Skills/Qualifications:

      • Ability to learn and implement a variety of teaching strategies.
      • Demonstrate proficient verbal and written communication skills.

      Compensation:

      Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

      Grade B

      Salary Scale


      Knowledge/Education/Experience:

      • High school diploma or GED required; basic technology skills required; general office/clerical experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
      • Must possess one of the following before reporting to work: (1) 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours; (2) An Associate’s degree or higher; (3) passing score on PRAXIS for Parapro Exam.
      • One year of experience working with children preferred.
      • Fluency in Spanish required for educational assistant in ESOL program.

      Skills/Qualifications:

      • Ability to learn and implement a variety of teaching strategies.
      • Demonstrate proficient verbal and written communication skills.

      Compensation:

      Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

      Grade B

      Salary Scale


      • Assists teachers in classroom or other educational settings; oversees, monitors, or conducts classes during the temporary absence of teachers; assists teachers in setting up and conducting various class activities and projects; works with and assists students during class activities and projects; prepares instructional materials for classroom use; copies materials for use by teachers; sets up and assists with classroom technology; assists in administering and grading tests; assists in evaluating student performance and skill levels; creates bulletin boards, displays, or wall decorations; and assists with cleanup activities.
      • Provides tutoring or one-on-one assistance to students in basic educational skills; assists students with word study, spelling, sentence writing, reading, math, science, physical education, or other areas; utilizes instructional programs; assists with development of lesson plans.
      • Monitors students in cafeteria, auditorium, halls, bus zones, or other common areas; organizes groups of students upon arrival/departure; seats students in appropriate areas; assists in cleaning tables or spills; chaperones students on field trips occurring during the regular school day only.
      • Monitors behavior/activities of students and initiates disciplinary action per prescribed policies under the teacher’s direction.
      • Follows established procedures for ensuring students are safe.
      • Performs clerical tasks in support of teaching activities, office operations, and/or other school functions.
      • Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, school officials, teachers, students, parents, vendors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
      • Attends staff meetings, parent meetings, IEP-Team meetings, or other meetings as required.
      • Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe.
      • Works collaboratively with supervisor, administrators, employees, students, and other stakeholders.
      • Attends work regularly and arrives to work in a timely fashion.
      • Maintains confidentiality.
      • Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
      • Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
      • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • About the company

      Hamilton County Schools is the school district that serves Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA.

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