Special Education Assistant

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions to position the district as a national exemplar of education transformation. This role focuses on assisting special education teachers in providing a well-organized learning environment, supervising students, preparing materials, and supporting classroom activities. Successful candidates demonstrate courage, a solutions-oriented mindset, and the ability to execute data-informed decisions with a relentless focus on student outcomes.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree, or two (2) years of college from an, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test and one (1) year of experience working with children in an educational setting.
• 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=6 years plus required years of experience.