Special Education Paraprofessional: Student Support & Growth

Lead Public Schools; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Public Schools in Nashville seeks an Exceptional Education Assistant (Paraprofessional) to support instructional activities for students with disabilities under a certified teacher's supervision. Responsibilities include observing and documenting progress, preparing materials, implementing accommodations, and assisting with IEP-related meetings and communications.

The role emphasizes building trust with students and staff, adaptability, and a proactive, self-starting attitude to manage

Qualifications

• Hold an associate's degree or higher; OR two years of college coursework totaling 48 hours at an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Pass the Education Testing Service (ETS) Para-Pro Assessment.
• Preferred: Job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Observe, document student progress and implement plans for instruction/behavior under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Prepare instructional materials across content areas in collaboration with the teacher.
• Provide support with health care needs as required.
• Assist with communication to staff, students, and parents/guardians including IEP meetings and conferences.
• Maintain positive rapport with students, teachers, coordinators and families.
• Assist with personal care tasks as trained, including toileting, dressing and feeding (where applicable).
• Support classroom operations and reinforce behavior expectations.

Skills

Relationship-building

Adaptable

Self-starter

Ambiguity tolerance

Mission-driven

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 college hours

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Lead Public Schools in Nashville seeks an Exceptional Education Assistant (Paraprofessional) to support instructional activities for students with disabilities under a certified teacher's supervision. Responsibilities include observing and documenting progress, preparing materials, implementing accommodations, and assisting with IEP-related meetings and communications.

The role emphasizes building trust with students and staff, adaptability, and a proactive, self-starting attitude to manage