Opportunity Culture Educational Assistant

Harrison Elementary is a K-5 school in beautiful Harrison, TN, just outside of Chattanooga. Our staff works each day to engage and inspire the GENIUS within EVERY student. At Harrison Elementary, everyone—staff, students, and community members--​is a leader and a learner. We leverage a team approach to problem solving that drives our Academic Press and Personalization commitments. We are "One Community. One Pride." 

Harrison Elementary is on the move! We grow and achieve every day, and our work has been recognized by the State of Tennessee with a STEM Designation and the Governor's Seal for Civics. 

We are looking for teachers and staff who are curious, hardworking, and always put students first. We provide loads of support for new staff while growing all leaders of learning. 

If you are committed to excellence, cultivate strong and healthy relationships with students, work well with a team, and want to grow as a leader of learning, come join us! 

Panthers Roar! Panthers Soar!

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.

The educational assistant provides both instructional and non-instructional support to a team of teachers, as designated by the team’s multi-classroom leader (MCL).

Classroom and School Environment 

• Holds students accountable for high expectations of behavior and engagement that are ambitious and measurable;
• Contributes to a culture of respect, enthusiasm, and rapport;
• 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;
• Monitors independent work time in the classroom while the teacher provides instruction.

Instruction (if applicable) 

• Provides RTI, 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.
• Supervises projects, skill practice, and digital learning.
• 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.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Solicits and eagerly receives feedback from supervisor and team members to improve professional skills;;
• Maintains administrative duties on behalf of teacher (such as taking attendance, entering grades, scheduling parent conferences, preparing student activities and assignments, checking homework, additional paperwork)
• Collaborates with teacher(s), tutor(s), and digital lab monitor(s), if applicable;
• Participates in professional development opportunities;
• 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.

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required, Bachelors preferred; 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 strongly preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish required for educational assistant in ESOL program.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with people who have differing cultural backgrounds and/or personal characteristics, including race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or economic differences. Preference given for experience working successfully with those of similar demographics to the desired school placement
•  If assisting with instruction: Knowledge of subject matter being taught

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.
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