Paraprofessional (Immediate)

Valor Collegiate Academies • Nashville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Valor Collegiate Academies is hiring an immediate, full-time, in-person Paraprofessional in Nashville, Tennessee, for the 2026–2027 school year. Founded in 2014, Valor is a public charter school network serving students in Grades 5–12 across three schools. Its mission is to create a community where students of all backgrounds have equitable access to an education that prepares them to live inspired and purposeful lives, through a school model balancing rigorous academics and whole-child education in an intentionally diverse environment.

The Paraprofessional supports scholars in achieving personal and academic goals and succeeding in an inclusive classroom environment. The role works closely with special education staff and lead teachers, provides academic and behavioral support, and assists scholars with daily living skills as needed. The position begins at $39,734, with annual increases of 2%.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed paraprofessional qualification pathways: complete two years of study at an institution of higher education; obtain an associate’s or higher degree; pass a test demonstrating knowledge and ability to assist with reading, writing, and mathematics instruction; or complete an assessment of content competence developed by the Local Education Agency and approved by the Tennessee Department of Education.
• Experience and passion for working with children with disabilities.
• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and beyond.
• A strong drive to develop educational practice and sharpen skills as an educator.
• Ability to set ambitious goals and work hard to achieve them.
• Passion and commitment to serving a culturally and socioeconomically diverse community of students and families.
• Enjoy cultivating meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to model, live, and reinforce the school’s core values, commitments, and policies.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree enables eligibility to apply to Valor’s Transition to Teach Program after one full academic year of service.

Responsibilities

• Assist scholars in meeting their daily personal and academic goals.
• Collaborate with special education teachers and paraprofessionals to support scholars’ success and wellbeing.
• Assist and guide scholars during class transitions and help them stay organized and on-task in their learning spaces.
• Support scholars with alternative academic tasks in an inclusive classroom environment.
• Support scholars in developing coping strategies.
• When needed, work one-on-one with scholars outside the classroom to help them reset and prepare to return to the inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist scholars with daily living skills, including toileting, feeding, and general hygiene, as needed. Toileting support may include escorting students, diaper changes, wiping, and sanitization.
• Assist lead teachers in developing and creating lesson materials.
• Help lead teachers collect data on scholars’ individual academic and behavioral goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive retirement and health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Yearly stipend opportunities for para-leader roles, athletic coaching, and summer work.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Access to the network’s PTO Sharing program.
• Free access to an on-site strength and conditioning facility, Vanderbilt Health Clinic, retirement counseling, and mental health support and resources.
• Employee laptops and unlimited supplies.
• Priority student lottery preferences for student enrollment for full-time employees.
• An in-house Transition to Teach pathway for eligible paraprofessionals after one full academic year of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree