Nashville Special Education Paraprofessional — Student Success

Valor Collegiate; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive retirement benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Fully-paid parental leave

PTO Sharing program

On-site wellness facilities and clinic

Job summary

Valor Collegiate Academies in Nashville seeks a Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. This is an immediate, full-time, in-person role supporting scholars with daily goals and inclusive classroom practices.

You will work with a dedicated special education team to foster learning, organization, and coping strategies, while participating in data collection and materials development.

Qualifications

• Two years of higher education or an associate degree or equivalent testing.
• Experience and passion for working with children with disabilities.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusive education.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist scholars in meeting daily personal and academic goals.
• Collaborate with the special education team to support scholars’ wellbeing.
• Assist during class transitions and help scholars stay organized and on-task.
• Support scholars with alternative tasks in an inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist lead teachers with materials and data collection on goals.

Skills

Disability support

Student relationship building

Classroom management

Data collection

Collaboration with SPED team

Education

Two years of higher education

Associate’s or higher degree

Content knowledge assessment (reading/writing/mathematics)

LDOE-approved content assessment

Job description

Valor Collegiate Academies in Nashville seeks a Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. This is an immediate, full-time, in-person role supporting scholars with daily goals and inclusive classroom practices.

You will work with a dedicated special education team to foster learning, organization, and coping strategies, while participating in data collection and materials development.