High School - Exceptional Education Assistant

LEAD Public Schools; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAD Public Schools is seeking an Exceptional Education Assistant (Paraprofessional) to support students with disabilities under the supervision of a licensed teacher. You will assist with instruction, prepare materials, implement accommodations, and communicate with families as needed.

Responsibilities include classroom support, managing behavior per IEP, assisting with personal care if needed, and participating in trainings. A strong commitment to student growth and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Hold an associate's degree or higher; OR 48 college hours; OR pass ETS ParaPro Assessment.
• Preferred: job-related experience in education or support roles.
• Ability to build trust with staff, students, and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Prepare instructional materials and implement accommodations per IEP.
• Support with health care needs and personal care as trained.
• Communicate with staff, students, and parents; attend IEP meetings as needed.
• Enforce classroom behavior and support behavior intervention plans.
• Participate in training and professional development sessions.

Skills

Relationship building

Adaptable

Self-starter

Mission-driven

Education

Associate's degree or higher

48 college hours

ParaPro (ETS) Assessment

Job description

JOB TITLE: Exceptional Education Assistant (Paraprofessional)

ExEd Assistant provided support to the instructional program within assigned educational settings with specific responsibilities involving supervision and instruction of special needs students. Tasks may include: observing, documenting student progress, implementing plans for instruction and/or behavior, provide support with health care needs.

MAJOR PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Classroom Support

• Assist in the instruction of students with disabilities under the direct supervision of a fully certified teacher in group settings or one to one assistance
• Prepare materials for various levels of instruction and across content in collaboration with the teacher
• Implementation of accommodations and/or modifications in accordance to student's IEP
• Assist with the provided supplemental and follow up activities to instructional content and materials
• Assist in communication to staff, students, and parents/guardians including but not limited to parent/guardian conferences, IEP meetings, and phone communication
• Maintain good rapport with students and adults including classroom teachers, coordinators, and parents/guardians
• Maximize student interaction by providing opportunities to participate in instruction with their peers
• Assist with the provided appropriate modifications and accommodations to ensure success
• Attend meeting and in-service professional development (CPI, emergency procedures, behavior managements, etc...) for the purpose of acquiring skills related to job functions.
• With proper training/support, assist students with personal care needs including but not limited to: toileting (including diaper changing), dressing, feeding (excludes tube feeding), opening food packages, lifting and physical movement

Other Duties

• Assist with maintaining order by enforcing school behavior expectations, classroom rules, and student behavior intervention plans
• Assist with operation within the classroom: equipment, classroom record keeping, computers, LCD projector, etc.
• Perform and assist other related duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Applicants must meet at least one of the following:

• Hold an associate's degree or higher; OR
• Have an equivalent of two years of college coursework totaling 48 hours at an accredited institution of higher learning; OR
• Pass the Education Testing Service (ETS) Para-Pro Assessment

Preferred:

• Job-related experience

Other Qualifications or Characteristics:

• Ability to build trust and drive change by forming good relationships with staff and students.
• Adaptable
• Self-starter who sets high goals, is comfortable dealing with ambiguity, and can handle multiple projects at once.
• Belief in LEAD's mission of preparing students for college and for life

Compensation

This is a full-time salary non-exempt position. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, including full benefits and technology provisions.

LEAD Public Schools Non-Discrimination Policy

LEAD Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
condition, national origin, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information,

or veteran status in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs and activities.

LEAD Public Schools does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices and

complies with applicable federal and state regulations, including those implementing Title

IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Title VI, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of

1973 and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 1990.