Paraprofessional

Martha Obryan Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Martha Obryan Center in Nashville, TN is seeking a paraprofessional to support students with disabilities in General and Special Education. You will work directly with students and assist teachers with instructional activities and behavior support.

Responsibilities include implementing IEPs/BIPs, modeling appropriate social interactions, monitoring progress, assisting with meals, transport, and transitions, and participating in professional learning communities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work with children in developmentally appropriate and kind ways.
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team with a commitment to learning.
• Ability to remain neutral and calm in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Provides small group instruction under supervision of certificated teachers.
• Implements IEPs, safety plans, and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Models appropriate social interactions among students.
• Monitors and records students' performance as directed by teachers.
• Helps students develop productive study habits.
• Assists students with toileting and/or personal hygiene needs.
• Participates in professional development and PLCs when available.
• Assists students with loading/unloading the bus or car and transporting wheelchairs.
• Supervises during meals, transitions, and recess.

Skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Student engagement

Education

High school diploma

Associates or Bachelor's preferred

Job description

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Full Time Explore, Nashville, TN, US

21 days ago Requisition ID: 1300

In accordance with the Explore! Community School mission and values, paraprofessionals work directly with students with disabilities in the General and Special Education setting. Paraprofessionals work collaboratively with teachers and leaders in a variety of academic, behavioral and physical tasks. The goal of the paraprofessional is to encourage students to actively engage in the learning process and become more independent.

Responsibilities

• Provides small group instruction under the guidance and supervision of certificated teachers and staff members


• Implements students' individualized education plans (IEPs), safety plans, and/or behavior intervention plans (BIPs)


• Facilities and models appropriate social interactions and behaviors among students


• Monitors, collects and records students' behavioral and/or academic performance as directed by the Exceptional Education and/or General Education Teacher


• Helps students develop productive learning and studying habits


• Assists students with toileting and/or personal hygiene needs


• Participates in professional development opportunities and professional learning communities (where available)


• Assists students loading and unloading the bus or car, transporting students in their wheelchairs, etc.


• Supervises children during meal times, transition times, and other miscellaneous events, such as school assemblies or recess times

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work with children in developmentally appropriate and kind ways


• Proven ability to work as a member of a team with a commitment to his/her own learning


• Ability to remain neutral and calm, even in stressful situations


• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred.


• Additional skills that enhance students' academic experience (e.g. multi-lingual, musician, etc.) highly sought

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including healthcare, retirement, paid holidays, and generous paid time off. The hourly compensation rate is commensurate with years of related experience and degrees earned.

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.