Middle School - Paraprofessional (Immediate Opening)

LEAD Public Schools•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Paraprofessionals provide support to the instructional program within assigned educational settings with specific responsibilities involving supervision and instruction of special needs students. Tasks may include: observing, documenting student progress, implementing plans for instruction and/or behavior, provide support with health care needs.

Requirements

Hold an associate’s degree or higher; OR
Have an equivalent of two years of college coursework totaling 48 hours at an accredited institution of higher learning; OR
Pass the Education Testing Service (ETS) Para-Pro Assessment
Ability to build trust and drive change by forming good relationships with staff and students.
Adaptable
Self-starter who sets high goals, is comfortable dealing with ambiguity, and can handle multiple projects at once.
Belief in LEAD’s mission of preparing students for college and for life

Nice To Haves

Job-related experience

Responsibilities

Assist in the instruction of students with disabilities under the direct supervision of a fully certified teacher in group settings or one to one assistance
Prepare materials for various levels of instruction and across content in collaboration with the teacher
Implementation of accommodations and/or modifications in accordance to student’s IEP
Assist with the provided supplemental and follow up activities to instructional content and materials
Assist in communication to staff, students, and parents/guardians including but not limited to parent/guardian conferences, IEP meetings, and phone communication
Maintain good rapport with students and adults including classroom teachers, coordinators, and parents/guardians
Maximize student interaction by providing opportunities to participate in instruction with their peers
Assist with the provided appropriate modifications and accommodations to ensure success
Attend meeting and in-service professional development (CPI, emergency procedures, behavior managements, etc…) for the purpose of acquiring skills related to job functions.
With proper training/support, assist students with personal care needs including but not limited to: toileting (including diaper changing), dressing, feeding (excludes tube feeding), opening food packages, lifting and physical movement
Assist with maintaining order by enforcing school behavior expectations, classroom rules, and student behavior intervention plans
Assist with operation within the classroom: equipment, classroom record keeping, computers, LCD projector, etc.
Perform and assist other related duties as assigned by supervisor