Empowering Education Paraprofessional

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is seeking a ParaPro to work with a classroom teacher, supporting academics, behavior and logistics to help students become more independent.

You may be assigned to 1-2 students; responsibilities include small group instruction, supervision, personal care, and implementing IEPs and safety plans; strong confidentiality and professionalism required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or 48 college credit hours from an accredited college.
• Praxis certification required.
• Experience with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides small group instruction under the guidance and supervision of certificated personnel.
• Facilitates and models appropriate social interactions and behaviors among students.
• Assists in the personal care of students such as feeding, diapering, lifting, etc.
• Monitors, collects and records students' behavioral and/or academic performance as directed by the teacher.
• Actively engages with and consistently supervises all students throughout the day, e.g. playground, field trip, school and classroom settings.
• Supervises and engages with students during arrival, dismissal, lunch, and/or other activities designated by the teacher or administrator.
• Implements students IEPs, functional behavioral assessments, safety plans, and/or behavior intervention plans.
• Attends and actively participates in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and understanding of special populations.
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality. Models respectful behavior towards students, peers and supervisors.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Lift operation

Education

Associate's Degree

48 hours college credit hours

Praxis certification

Job description

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is seeking a ParaPro to work with a classroom teacher, supporting academics, behavior and logistics to help students become more independent.

You may be assigned to 1-2 students; responsibilities include small group instruction, supervision, personal care, and implementing IEPs and safety plans; strong confidentiality and professionalism required.