Middle School Paraprofessional (pool) (26-27 School Year)
About The Position
Intrepid College Prep is a network of free, college preparatory public charter schools located in the Antioch area of Greater Nashville, Tennessee. We educate scholars at two campuses: Opportunity Academy Middle School and Independence Academy High School. Our 5-12 model ensures that scholars have the opportunity to engage in a rigorous, college-preparatory education for eight years prior to their transition to college and the professional opportunities that follow. We are an open-enrollment school, which means that our scholars do not have to take an entrance test or pay tuition to enroll. Our Mission: Intrepid College Prep is committed to ensuring our scholars, educators, and families have the opportunity to unlock an unlimited future. By providing rigorous academic instruction and creating powerful relationships amongst our communityâs members, we ignite passion, seek knowledge, and inspire the bravery needed to have a profound impact in our world. Our core values are Ignite Passion, Seek Knowledge, and Inspire Bravery. While we ground our instruction in these values, we also strive to live them out as adults in our interactions with one another. We believe that professional development and intentional coaching can allow any person to develop the skills necessary to be an effective team member, but we know that rests upon the bedrock of these essential values. Our lessons engage students in rigorous, grade-level conceptual understandings and critical thinking skills. We offer rigorous learning material in an equitable environment by planning targeted differentiation and thoughtful scaffolds to best meet the needs of our diverse learners. We communicate high expectations to the young minds in our classrooms, and we deeply believe they can meet those academic expectations. In order to support, grow and push our Exceptional Education (EE) students, we have a comprehensive model, including co-teaching, data-driven interventions, and individualized accommodations.
Requirements
- Holds an Associate degree with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of two years paraprofessional or assistant teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting (preferred, but not required).
- Speaks Spanish or has experience working with bilingual students (preferred, but not required).
Responsibilities
- Internalize and accommodate our rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum to provide one-to-one support to a student with disabilities
- Collaborate with our Support Teachers to ensure tremendous academic growth for EL students and students with disabilities.
- Utilize structured planning time (minimum of 100 minutes) and professional development opportunities built into the school day to plan the highest quality lessons.
- Engage in a community where teaching is public (i.e. engaging in classroom visits, publication of curriculum, observation and feedback cycles).Share teaching strategies, visit peer classrooms, and analyze academic achievement data to develop best practice pedagogy.
- Commit to a school culture of consistency by implementing school-wide systems, structures, and procedures.
- Availability and willingness to participate in after-school programs.
- Availability and willingness to engage in a limited number of optional, evening/weekend student recruitment and community outreach events.
Benefits
- We offer a generous compensation package, including full health benefits.
- All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated work space, laptop computer, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary supplies.
- teachers are eligible to participate in the MNPS Retirement System.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
