Nashville Classical Charter Schools·Nashville, Tennessee
The paraprofessional will support scholars with exceptional needs by implementing IEP goals and facilitating learning within general education and pullout classrooms. They are responsible for collecting data, managing scholar behavior, and collaborating with teachers to ensure a joyful and rigorous learning environment.
The Position Nashville Classical East seeks a paraprofessional teacher committed to working hard, having fun, and making history.
Our team educates a diverse community through a joyful, rigorous curriculum and within a structured, intentional culture, building a foundation of knowledge and habits for high school, college, and life.
A paraprofessional’s job is to support Nashville Classical’s mission by expanding inclusionary opportunities for all scholars, including scholars with exceptional needs.
Paraprofessionals will work directly with scholars daily to help them access the general education curriculum and increase their achievement toward IEP goals.
This support occurs within general education and pullout classrooms, using least-invasive interventions, while holding scholars to high expectations both academically and behaviorally.
Our teachers and paraprofessionals also: Implement school-wide systems for scholar culture.
Commit to a daily schedule from 7:30am - 3:00pm with approximately 30 minutes of paid planning and a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
Commit to attending 3 weeks of paid Professional Development during the Summer and School Year The Qualifications The ideal paraprofessional candidate possesses: Two years of college study, an associate’s degree or met quality standards and passed an assessment.
Experience working with elementary and/or middle school aged children.
An RBT certification is recommended, but not required.
Paraprofessionals may be asked to support different areas of our special education department, at any time in the year, depending on situations and needs.
Scholar
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Attitude: We prioritize scholars to ensure their needs are being met, minutes are being served, and that they feel safe, supported, and successful at our school.
Paraprofessionals can also select from three generous medical plans and are eligible for full state retirement benefits. The paraprofessional position follows a 10-month schedule with an unpaid Summer Break. 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.
Candidates must have at least two years of college study or an associate's degree and experience working with elementary or middle school children. An RBT certification is recommended but not required for this role.
Market context
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