Special Education Assistant John Pittard

Murfreesboro City Schools

Educational Assistant (EA)

Mid-day Assistant (MDA)

Special Education Department

Revised on 11-2-23

Credentials: High School Diploma or GED.

Other Qualifications: Must work cooperatively with adults and children. Must follow directions. Must read and write sufficiently for assisting children. Must protect confidentiality rights of parents and children. Must model appropriate grammar usage. Must support safety and good self-esteem in children. Must be punctual and regular in attendance. Experience with groups of children may be helpful but not required. Light clerical skills may be helpful but not required. Employment is contingent upon the passing of a physical abilities test.

Physical Demands: Must be able to see, hear and move quickly enough to provide for the safety and instructional needs of children. Must be able to articulate clearly. Must be physically active ...