Special Education Assistant

Role summary

Special Education Assistant is a role at Memphis Shelby County Schools in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-06. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title

Special Education Assistant

Company

Memphis Shelby County Schools

Location

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Software Engineering

Experience level

0-2

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-08-06

Job description

Purpose and Scope

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Performs specialized work by assisting special education teachers in instructing and supervising the activities of students with disabilities to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. The position is responsible for assisting assigned teachers in preparing instructional materials, preparing classrooms for activities, supervising and assisting children in the classroom and in other areas of the school, reinforcing classroom lessons, and providing other assistance as requested; incumbents may be responsible for providing assistance to special needs students or coordinating special projects and programs as assigned. The position works under direct supervision according to set procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours) from an, or a passing score on the ParaPro 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. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)

Degree Equivalency Formula :

Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree =6 years plus required years of experience.