Middle School Paraprofessional
About The Position
Paraprofessionals at STEM Preparatory Academy – Middle School play a vital role in supporting the academic growth, behavior, and emotional development of students with exceptionalities 🌱. We rely on paraprofessionals to be emotionally consistent , proactive, and student-centered in order to maintain strong classroom culture and maximize learning. This is a high-impact academic role with a strong emphasis on RTI (Response to Intervention) Specifically for this Role in Math . Paraprofessionals regularly pull small groups , provide targeted math instruction to close learning gaps, and support students using data-driven strategies aligned to Tennessee academic standards . Successful paraprofessionals model professionalism, optimism, and urgency , maintain high expectations for all students, and contribute to a structured, well-managed middle school learning environment.
Requirements
- Enjoys working with middle school–aged students
- Interested in beginning or growing a career in education
- Previous experience working with youth (school, tutoring, mentoring, or community-based)
- Strong commitment to STEM Preparatory Academy’s mission and values
- High level of personal integrity, professionalism, and reliability
- Strong belief in high academic achievement for all students
- Demonstrated commitment to Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Responsibilities
- Foster a motivating, supportive, and learning-centered classroom culture grounded in consistency and structure
- Support Math RTI instruction , including: Pulling small groups for targeted math intervention Reinforcing grade-level and foundational math concepts Using student data to close skill gaps and monitor progress 📊
- Assist Special Education and General Education teachers with instruction for scholars with exceptionalities
- Provide 1:1 and small-group academic support , while also circulating to support the overall classroom environment
- Implement and monitor student behavior supports aligned to IEPs and BIPs
- Maintain daily data tracking using Purposeful Active Monitoring checklists
- Promote independence and growth in academic, social, and self-help skills
- Support students during unstructured times (transitions, hallways, arrival/dismissal) while maintaining school-wide expectations
- Follow Adaptive Education and Inclusion culture guidelines and checklists
- Respond to feedback from observations and implement coaching support with urgency
- Participate in: Special Education / Student Supports meetings Weekly team meetings and daily morning huddles School-based professional development (including one weekly session until 5:15pm)
- Attend weekly coaching meetings with the BCBA or Adaptive Education Teacher
- Rotate student assignments weekly to build capacity supporting a variety of learner needs
- Communicate proactively with families regarding student progress, including: Printing and sending weekly data reports Weekly family communication via calls or texts 📞
- Support additional responsibilities as assigned, including testing coverage and language translation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
