Paraprofessional (Immediate)

Valor Collegiate Academies • Nashville, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The Paraprofessional supports scholars’ personal and academic goals and works closely with special education teachers and paraprofessionals. The role supports participation in inclusive classrooms, scholars’ transitions, organization, coping strategies, and daily living skills. It also assists lead teachers with lesson materials and tracking scholars’ academic and behavioral goals.

Compensation begins at $39,734 and increases by 2% annually. Paraprofessionals with bachelor’s degrees may apply to Valor’s Transition to Teach Program after one full academic year of service. The role includes comprehensive retirement and health benefits, paid parental leave, access to a PTO Sharing program, and other resources and opportunities described below.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the stated 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 instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics; or complete a Local Education Agency assessment of content competence 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.
• Drive to develop one’s practice and sharpen educator skills.
• 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.
• Enjoyment of cultivating meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Ability to model, live, and reinforce the school’s core values, commitments, and policies.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree enables eligibility to apply for 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 well-being.
• 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 such as toileting, feeding, and general hygiene as needed. Toileting support may include escorting students to the bathroom, diaper changes, wiping, and sanitization.
• Help lead teachers develop and create lesson materials.
• Help lead teachers collect data on scholars’ individual academic and behavioral goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive retirement benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Yearly stipend opportunities for para-leader roles, athletic coaching, and summer work opportunities.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Access to the network’s PTO Sharing program.
• Free access to an on-site strength and conditioning facility.
• Access to a Vanderbilt Health Clinic.
• Retirement counseling.
• Mental health support and resources.
• Employee laptops and unlimited supplies.
• Full-time employees have priority student lottery preferences for student enrollment.
• Transition to Teach Program: an in-house pathway for eligible paraprofessionals to enter the teaching profession.

What This Job Offers

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