Paraprofessional — Special Education Support

Purpose Preparatory Academy; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Above-district compensation

Job summary

Purpose Preparatory Academy in Nashville, TN seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support students, including those with learning gaps and disabilities, within an inclusive classroom and school community.

You will collaborate with teachers, assist with implementing rigorous curricula and assessments, track student progress, and actively participate in trainings, field trips, and other school activities throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Support students with learning gaps and disabilities.
• Collaborate with teachers to support student achievement.
• Contribute to a positive classroom environment aligned with Purpose Prep values.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate unwavering commitment to underperforming, disabled students.
• Work in an inclusive and special education setting alongside individuals with disabilities.
• Collaborate with the special education team and teachers.
• Support rigorous curricula, lesson/unit plans, and activities to meet standards.
• Assist with implementing rigorous assessments aligned to targets.
• Provide differentiated instruction and track student progress.
• Maintain classroom systems, rules, and routines.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
• Participate in trainings, field trips, and other school activities.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Disability awareness

Instructional support

Teamwork

Education

Two years of college completion

Job description

Purpose Preparatory Academy in Nashville, TN seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support students, including those with learning gaps and disabilities, within an inclusive classroom and school community.

You will collaborate with teachers, assist with implementing rigorous curricula and assessments, track student progress, and actively participate in trainings, field trips, and other school activities throughout the year.