One-on-One Educational Assistant

2 weeks ago


Nashville, Tennessee, United States Metro Nashville Public Schools Full time

Job Title: Paraprofessional One-to-One

Company Name: Metro Nashville Public Schools

The Paraprofessional One-to-One role is essential in enhancing the educational experience by providing tailored support to a student with unique needs. This position focuses on executing instructional strategies, tracking academic progress, and communicating vital information to educational staff.

  • Department Name: Teaching and Learning
  • Reports to: Classroom Teacher and School Building Administrator

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serves as a mandated reporter to uphold student safety
  • Modifies classroom activities to align with educational goals and fulfill IEP requirements
  • Administers assessments and assignments to cater to student needs

Specific Duties:

  • Provides assistance with personal care tasks, including feeding and positioning
  • Observes and documents students' behavioral and academic performance
  • Supports students with their assignments and encourages positive social interactions
  • Supervises and interacts with students during various school activities
  • Participates in professional development sessions to improve skills
  • Maintains a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and respect towards students

Qualifications:

Education: Associate's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent college credit hours

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations Required: Successful completion of TN Para Pro Assessment

Experience: Previous experience working with children is preferred

Skills Required: Proven professionalism, ability to engage with diverse groups, strong communication abilities, and basic computer proficiency

General Skills and Responsibilities:

  • Data Responsibility: Collects, organizes, and formats data
  • People Responsibility: Attends to the needs of individuals and facilitates information exchange
  • Complexity of Work: Engages in coordinating tasks involving guidelines and rules with ongoing problem-solving
  • Impact of Decisions: Makes decisions that have a moderately serious impact

ADA Compliance: Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities

Physical Demands: Involves medium to heavy work requiring physical effort and dexterity

Work Environment: Exposure to various environmental conditions and safety considerations

Sensory Requirements: Normal sensory capabilities are necessary

Job Schedule: Full-Time



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