Position Description: This position serves under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher or another professional who has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services. This position reports to the school principal.
Specific Position Responsibilities:
· Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students with visual and/or multiple impairments.
· Support teacher(s) working with individual or groups of students and work alongside and under the guidance of teachers.
· Assist teacher(s) with systematic record keeping systems.
· Understand both long-range and short-term educational goals and objectives for each student.
· Assist with the preparation of classroom materials.
· Assume responsibility for carrying out instructional activities as planned by the teacher in his/her absence.
· Assist teacher(s) in preparation and administration of tests and other evaluative procedures.
· Maintain a positive learning environment and assist students with conflict resolution.
· Handle stressful situations with patience, calmness and self-control.
· Communicate verbally and in writing in a positive manner with all staff members.
· Willingly accept assignments and responsibilities.
· Assist students with personal hygiene needs and activities of daily living.
· Adapt to changes in classroom setting, new policies and procedures and demonstrate flexibility to assume varied responsibilities.
· Be open to suggestions and constructive criticism from supervising teachers and administration.
· Actively participate in staff development and training sessions.
· Seek out opportunities for growth.
· Maintain strict confidentiality about students and their records.
Qualifications:
· High School Diploma or GED [REQUIRED]
· Must have 48 hours of college credits OR have passed the Paraprofessional PRAXIS (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Excellence
· Optimism
· Sound Judgment
· Courage
· Teamwork
· Some experience working with children who have special needs (PREFERRED)
· Basic knowledge and ability on how to use a computer
· Ability to be flexible and follow directions
· Dependable with good attendance and punctuality
· Ability to visually and audibly monitor students
How To Apply:
State of Tennessee Employment Application (see TSB Career Opportunities webpage)
The following documents may be brought or mailed to TSB, as well as submitted via email to:
Andreanita Gordon, Principal
Tennessee School for the Blind
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
E-mail: [email protected]
Candidates with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats should contact the Principal’s Office at (615) 231-7326 no later than five days prior to their scheduled interview to facilitate reasonable accommodation. The State of Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Discrimination on the Basis of Age (Over 40), Race, Sex, Color, Religion, National Origin, Disabling Condition or any other Non-Merit Factor is Prohibited.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $2,555.00 - $3,832.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
