1001012

Job Code:1001012
Job Family/Function:10 – Other Support Services\School-Based
FLSA:Nonexempt
Grade Ladder:MNPS Support Hourly
Pay Grade:MNPS.SCH007-H
Duration (days/year):201
Locations(s):School-Based

We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

Assists low-achieving students enrolled in schools receiving Federal Title I funds to improve academic achievement. Meets with students on a regular basis, assesses needs of children in the program, and develops instruction to meet each child's need.

What you will do

Assists low-achieving students in high-poverty schools receiving Federal Title I funds.
Regularly meets with students to review class material, discuss text, predict test questions, formulate ideas for papers, and develop on solutions to problems to assist low-achieving students improve academic achievement.
Collaborates with school staff and faculty to assess the needs of children and to determine how best to address those needs.
Develops lesson plans to meet the needs of individual students.
Reads aloud to students and assists students with reading; facilitates activities to improve fluency and comprehension.
Participates in educational team meetings, including development and review of progress.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Education or a related field Required

Experience Qualifications

less than 1 year Related experience Required

Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, able to effectively organize and present data in a learning environment, able to consistently display professionalism and accountability, strong listening skills, excellent attention to detail, able to collaborate effectively with peers, teachers and students

At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use detailed academic, behavior and social-emotional data to ensure every student in the district is known and our staff makes a concerted effort to tune into students' interests, passions, learning styles and needs. We focus on creating and supporting rigorous, engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and eliminate inequities - so every student has a clear and achievable path to success marked by measurable goals.

Offering a range of program and opportunities, MNPS has options to fit every family's needs. Whether you are looking for advanced academics, visual and performing arts, special education services, English language support or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational programs, we offer the best choices to meet individual student needs - starting at Pre-K all the way through graduation.

Our Vision

Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known.

Our Mission

We deliver a great public education to every student, every day.

Our Core Values

Core values drive and focus our collective commitments included in our mission and vision. These values reflect the principles that guide our internal conduct, as well as our relationships with the external community. Our core values are woven throughout our goals, high-level strategies, and performance measures.

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

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