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Special Education Assistant

Job in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, 37544, USA
Listing for: Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Special Education Assistant

Perform specialized work by assisting special education teachers in instructing and supervising students with disabilities to provide a well‑organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment.

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.
  • Assist special needs students or coordinate special projects and programs as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum 48 semester hours) from an accredited institution.
  • Or a passing score on the Para Pro 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.
Education Equivalency
  • Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years + required years of experience.
  • Master’s Degree = 6 years + required years of experience.
Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Education Administration Programs

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