Paraprofessional Exceptional Education One to One (2025-2026)

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools•Nashville, TN

2d•$21•Onsite

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 Required
Prior experience working with children

Nice To Haves

Ability to demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations and must be able to withhold confidential information
Ability to work well with all levels of internal management, staff, and students as well as parents/guardians
Ability to respond to changing situations in the workplace and exhibit flexibility
Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under varying deadlines and adapt to changing work priorities
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with frequent interruptions
Ability to set work priorities, take initiative, and work efficiently under minimum supervision
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and the use of proper grammar and punctuation to write routine reports and correspondence
Proficient in basic computer skills and able to operate standard office equipment including using pertinent job related software applications and preparing and maintaining accurate records
Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and parents/guardians
Ability to communicate with diverse groups
Ability to operate standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications and preparing and maintaining accurate records
Able to operate a mechanic lift.

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. This may include the need to physically lift students to changing tables, remove and position students in wheelchairs or other positioning equipment, assist students on/off a toilet.
May escort student to other locations (e.g. bathroom, classroom, community etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a destination.
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.
Facilitates and models appropriate social interactions and behaviors among students.
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, may include training for proper restraint procedures, social and emotional learning best practices, and literacy.
Maintains professionalism and confidentiality.
Models' respectful behavior towards students, peers, and supervisors.
Collaborates with teachers to ensure consistent communication from teacher to all stakeholders.