Job detail
Special Education Assistant
Memphis Shelby County Schools
OTHER
Posted 3/26/2026
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Salary
$18 - $26 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
This role involves assisting special education teachers by instructing and supervising students with disabilities to maintain an organized classroom environment. Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, setting up classrooms for activities, reinforcing lessons, and providing general assistance as requested.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have an associate's degree or two years of college (Minimum 48 semester hours), or a passing score on the parapro assessment test, with one year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred. Certification in cpr and first aid is required or must be obtainable.
associate degreeCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClassroom ManagementInstructional Material PreparationAssisting TeachersInstructing StudentsSupervising Activities