Paraprofessional (2026-2027 SY)

Valor Collegiate Academies • Nashville, TN

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Valor Collegiate Academies is a top-performing, public charter school network in Nashville, Tennessee, serving students in Grades 5-12 across three schools. Our 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. This mission is made possible through an innovative school model that balances rigorous academics and whole-child education in an intentionally diverse environment. This is a full-time, in-person role and campus placement for paraprofessionals is determined based on student and organizational needs.

Requirements

• You are authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship from employer
• You have experience and passion for working with children with disabilities
• You have an unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and beyond
• You have a relentless drive to develop your practice to sharpen your skills as an educator
• You set ambitious goals for yourself and others and are not afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them
• You have the passion and commitment to serve a culturally and socioeconomically diverse community of students and families
• You enjoy cultivating meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff
• You are able to model, live, and reinforce our school’s core values, commitments, and policies

Responsibilities

• Assist scholars in meeting their daily personal and academic goals
• Collaborate closely with the exceptional education team of teachers and paraprofessionals to ensure the success and wellbeing of scholars
• 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, pull out and work one-on-one with scholars to help them “reset” and prepare for the inclusive classroom environment
• Assist scholars with personal daily life skills such as toileting, feeding, and general hygiene skills as needed. Toileting involves escorting students to the bathroom, supporting with diaper changes, wiping, and sanitization
• Assist lead teachers with developing and creating materials for lessons
• Assist lead teachers to collect data on scholars individual academic and behavioral goals

Benefits

• Compensation is $38,955, with a 2% salary increase applied annually.
• Comprehensive retirement and health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Yearly stipend opportunities available for para-leader roles, athletic coaching, and summer work opportunities
• Fully-paid parental leave policy
• Access to network's PTO Sharing program
• Free access to an on-site strength & conditioning facility, Vanderbilt Health Clinic, retirement counseling, and mental health support and resources
• Employee laptops and unlimited supplies
• Full-time employees have priority student lottery preferences for student enrollment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED