Middle School - Exceptional Education Assistant

LEAD Public Schools; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Technology provisions

Job summary

LEAD Public Schools in Nashville is seeking an Exceptional Education Assistant (Paraprofessional) to support students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher. You will assist with instructional materials, implement accommodations per IEP, and help communicate with families and staff.

This full-time, non-exempt role includes comprehensive benefits and technology provisions, with opportunities for collaboration across classrooms and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum one of: an associate degree or higher; or 48 college credit hours; or pass the ETS Para-Pro Assessment.
• Strong ability to support students with disabilities under a certified teacher.
• Excellent communication with staff, students and families, and ability to manage classroom behavior.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of students with disabilities under a certified teacher.
• Prepare instructional materials across content areas in collaboration with teachers.
• Implement accommodations and modifications as per IEP.
• Communicate with staff, students, and parents/guardians; attend IEP meetings and conferences.
• Maintain rapport with students and adults; facilitate inclusive student participation.
• Support with appropriate modifications to ensure student success.
• Attend professional development to enhance job-related skills.
• Assist with personal care tasks with proper training.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 college hours

ETS Para-Pro Assessment

Job description

JOB TITLE: Exceptional Education Assistant (Paraprofessional)

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.

Application

To apply, please complete an online application:https://leadpublicschools.org/join-our-team/

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.