Paraprofessional Exceptional Education One to One (2025-2026)

Metro Nashville Public Schools • Nashville, TN

101d • $20

About The Position

The Paraprofessional One-to-One position provides support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of a student with special needs in the general or special education setting; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student academics and behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in applicable field of study or 48 hours of college credit hours from an accredited college or university or successful completion of Praxis certification.
• Successful completion of TN Para Pro Assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the student.
• May adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher or Administrator for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals.
• May administer tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting student needs in the classroom.
• Assist in the personal care of students such as feeding, diapering, etc.
• Monitors, collects and records students’ behavioral and/or academic data as directed by and under the direct supervision of the certified teacher.
• Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Supervises, engages, and promotes independence with individualized attention to students during arrival, dismissal, lunch, and/or other activities designated by the teacher or administrator.
• Attends and actively participates in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and understanding of special populations.
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree