Valor Collegiate Academies Careers

Description

Location: Nashville, Tennessee 

Employment Type: This is a full-time, in-person role for the current 2024-2025 school year. Campus placement for paraprofessionals is determined based on student and organizational needs. 

Salary: Compensation for the Paraprofessional role begins at $38,955 and increases 2% annually.

About Valor:
Founded in 2014, 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. Learn more about Valor: https://valorcollegiate.org/our-model/ 

Core Responsibilities Include: 

• 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

Qualifications and Experience: 

• You have either (1) completed two years of study at an institution of higher education, or (2) obtained an associate’s or higher degree, or (3) passed a test that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics, or (4) completed an assessment of content competence developed by the Local Education Agency and approved by the Tennessee Department of Education. 
• 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
• You are authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Compensation for the Paraprofessional role is $38,955 annually, with an increase applied yearly to base salary
• Paraprofessionals with Bachelor's degrees are eligible to apply for Valor's Transition to Teach Program after one full academic year of service, which provides an in-house pathway for paraprofessionals to enter the teaching profession
• Comprehensive retirement and health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) 
• Yearly stipend opportunities available for para-leader roles, athletic coaching, and summer work opportunities
• We have a 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
• We offer employee laptops and unlimited supplies
• Full-time employees have priority student lottery preferences for student enrollment

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Valor believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables students and staff to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to thrive in a diverse world.