Special Education Paraprofessional: Empower Student Growth

LEAD Public Schools, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAD Public Schools is seeking a Middle School Exceptional Education Assistant (Paraprofessional) in Nashville, TN. This full-time role supports instructional programs for students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher, including behavior support and IEP accommodations.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, assisting with outreach to families, and participating in meetings and professional development to enhance instructional effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 for the purpose of acquiring skills related to job functions.
• With proper training/support, assist students with personal care needs including toileting, dressing, feeding, opening food packages, lifting and physical movement.

Skills

Relationship building

Adaptable

Self-starter

Team player

Communication with staff/parents

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

48 college hours

ParaPro assessment

Job description

LEAD Public Schools is seeking a Middle School Exceptional Education Assistant (Paraprofessional) in Nashville, TN. This full-time role supports instructional programs for students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher, including behavior support and IEP accommodations.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, assisting with outreach to families, and participating in meetings and professional development to enhance instructional effectiveness.