Paraprofessionals needed for Southeast Elementary Job Listing at Kelly Services in Memphis, TN (Job ID 9598499)

Description

NOW HIRING FOR SOUTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!!  

Be a substitute paraprofessional and be the reason a kid learns something today. If you have the desire to do work that can truly change the world, you're in the right place. Kelly Education has short and long-term opportunities available for you to make a big difference in upbeat lives.

No instructing experience? No problem! This exciting opportunity comes with free training, paid orientation, service bonus plans, the flexibility to build a schedule that works for you, and so much more.

Responsibilities Include:

• In the absence of the full-time paraprofessional, the Substitute Paraprofessional provides classroom assistance to general education or special needs students and to the assigned District/School teacher, who has ultimate responsibility for crafting and implementing educational programs, activities, and services.
• Daily personal and close, non-physical contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support.
• Ability to assist in the implementation of an instructional support program with students of varying ages and sizes.
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with School District staff and students.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs. Other physical activities may be required
• Assist teacher(s) in reinforcing learning concepts presented through lesson plans, individually and in small groups.
• Grade homework and tests (computing/tabulating results) using answer sheets and other methods the school employs.
• Assist students in the transition from regular classrooms to special needs classrooms as needed.
• Understand, address, and be critical of the presented special needs of each student, recognizing differences in their abilities and cognitive levels.
• Maintain and/or assist in maintaining classroom control that nurtures a safe, positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with Kelly and School District policies and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Ensure adequate supervision of students and classroom environment to assure the health, welfare, and safety of students.
• Remain in the classroom and monitor students at all times along with ensuring that the students are never left unattended.
• Report student injury, accidents, illness, and discipline problems to a Kelly's supervisor and school personnel.
• Report all personal injury or school property and/or theft to Kelly's supervisor and District/School personnel immediately.
• May supervise students in out-of-class settings (e.g., assemblies, lunchroom) as advised and supervised by an authorized School District employee (e.g., school principal).

Requirements:

• 18 years or older/ 21+ For Middle/High School
• Bachelors Degree

You'll enjoy the following:

• Free training to prepare you for the classroom
• Weekly pay
• Kelly-sponsored Affordable Care Act healthcare coverage for eligible employees
• Group insurance options*
• Flexible scheduling: work a few days or every day
• Your preference for school
• Free ongoing professional development
• The happiness of knowing the work you do is making a positive impact on young lives in your community!

Pay Rate:  SPED Para/Para (Teacher Assistant): $10/Hour 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Education?

Looking for meaningful work that enriches the lives of students? At Kelly Education, we connect passionate people with great jobs in K-12 public schools, PreK and early childhood centers, and higher education institutions. Whether you're looking to work a few days a week or every day, want to work in a teaching or non-teaching role—we'll connect you with flexible work you can feel good about. Even if you're new to the education field, our thorough training and orientation will prepare you to be successful.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

 Apply on company website