Special Needs Education Assistant - Classroom Support & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Technology provisions

Job summary

LEAD Public Schools is hiring a Middle School Exceptional Education Assistant to support classroom instruction for students with disabilities under a licensed teacher. You will prepare instructional materials, implement IEP accommodations, and assist with health care needs while engaging with families and staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and dependable communication to advance student outcomes within the LEAD mission.

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.
• Ability to build trust and drive change by forming good relationships with staff and students.
• Adaptable; self-starter who sets high goals and can handle multiple projects.
• Belief in LEAD’s mission of preparing students for college and for life.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of students with disabilities under the direct supervision of a fully certified teacher.
• Prepare materials for various levels of instruction and across content in collaboration with the teacher.
• Implement accommodations and/or modifications per student IEP.
• Provide support with health care needs as required.
• Communicate with staff, students, and parents/guardians including IEP meetings and conferences.
• Maintain rapport with students and adults including teachers and guardians.
• Attend meetings and professional development to improve skills.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Adaptable

Self-starter

Relationship-building

Education

Associate degree or 48 college hours

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

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Middle School - Exceptional Education Assistant

LEAD Network Support 101 Full Time Support Staff Nashville, TN, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1461

Salary Range: $35,000.00 To $52,000.00 Annually

JOB TITLE: Exceptional Education Assistant (Paraprofessional)

ExEd Assistant provided support to the instructional program within assigned educational settings with specific responsibilities involving supervision and instruction of special needs students. Tasks may include: observing, documenting student progress, implementing plans for instruction and/or behavior, provide support with health care needs.

MAJOR PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Classroom Support

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 (CPI, emergency procedures, behavior managements, etc…) for the purpose of acquiring skills related to job functions.

With proper training/support, assist students with personal care needs including but not limited to: toileting (including diaper changing), dressing, feeding (excludes tube feeding), opening food packages, lifting and physical movement

Other Duties

Assist with maintaining order by enforcing school behavior expectations, classroom rules, and student behavior intervention plans

Assist with operation within the classroom: equipment, classroom record keeping, computers, LCD projector, etc.

Perform and assist other related duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS :

Required:

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

Preferred:

Job-related experience

Other Qualifications or Characteristics:

Ability to build trust and drive change by forming good relationships with staff and students.

Adaptable

Self-starter who sets high goals, is comfortable dealing with ambiguity, and can handle multiple projects at once.

Belief in LEAD’s mission of preparing students for college and for life

Compensation

This is a full-time salary non-exempt position. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, including full benefits and technology provisions.

LEAD Public Schools Non-Discrimination Policy

LEAD Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion,

condition, national origin, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information,

or veteran status in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs and activities.

LEAD Public Schools does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices and

complies with applicable federal and state regulations, including those implementing Title

IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Title VI, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of

1973 and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 1990.