Assoc Classroom (2025-2026)

Metro Nashville Public Schools • Nashville, TN

125d • $20

About The Position

Associate—Classroom works directly in a classroom to fill vacancies created when teachers are absent or on leave from the workplace. Associate—Classroom will need to be flexible in filling short-term and/or long-term needs of a school. They may be asked to cover prep periods, provide lesson plans, engage in student supervision and/or instruction, proctor or administer student assessments, grade lessons or exams and enter results into records, attend parent conferences, collaborate with instructional team for planning, or other related duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or a minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited institution verified by an original transcript.
• 1-3 years work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with students, parents, and others.
• Ability to plan, organize and establish priorities related to assignment.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology.
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Knowledge of School Board policies and practices as they relate to teaching.
• Ability to handle problems, concerns and emotional distress with sensitivity and tact.
• Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
• Ability to assist in writing and following through with Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators and others.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimum supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to answer a telephone in a professional and courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform various instructional support tasks as assigned to facilitate the effective teaching of applicable subject matter and to maintain appropriate classroom environment.
• Provide tutoring/intervention services for students, as needed.
• Work with instructional leaders to plan daily lessons to meet the needs of all students.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Follow the daily schedule (academic and supervisory), class rolls, lesson plans, and other information for the day’s activities as provided by the classroom teacher or school administration.
• Proctor and grade examinations or lessons and enter results into the appropriate classroom records.
• Record attendance according to school policy.
• Establish and enforce rules of behavior and procedures for maintaining effective classroom management to encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Participate in meetings and/or assisting with school events as required.
• Supervise students both in and out of the classroom.
• Establish and maintain satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment and comply with all MNPS policies and state and federal laws.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals.
• Accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree