What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional position at Aventura Community School?
Paraprofessionals for 2026-27 School Year (Immediate Opening)
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The School:
Aventura Community School is a public charter school in Southeast Nashville currently serving grades K-5 (and growing to K-8!) specializing in dual-language (English/Spanish) instruction with a project-based learning approach and a focus on global competence. Aventura opened in the fall of 2022 with grades K-1 and adds one grade level each year, so these are our “building” years. The mission of Aventura Community School is to inspire deep inquiry and purposeful learning that establish our diverse community of students as whole-hearted leaders dedicated to creating a more just and peaceful world.
The Team:
Aventura Community School was founded by three parent-educators: Dr. Natalie Morosi, Mrs. Katie Castellon, and Mrs. Diana Aguilar, who each have over a decade of experience in bilingual educational settings both locally and abroad.
Responsibilities:
Paraprofessionals at Aventura will be responsible for:
- Supporting special education and general education teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities
- Providing individual and/or small group support and instruction in accordance with students’ IEP
- Collecting instructional and behavioral data in accordance with students’ IEP goals
- Implementing/assisting with Behavior Intervention Plans and Section 504 plans
- Monitoring students’ safe movement throughout the building and associated areas
- Assisting students with health care procedures and assistive needs including: monitoring medication distribution, aiding general hygiene, overseeing use of assistive technology and mobility devices, training for and executing crisis responses for escalated behaviors, etc.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have:
- An Associate’s Degree or higher in any subject completed at an accredited institution or two years of college coursework (60 semester hours or more) earned at an accredited college or university
- Proficiency in English and Spanish or proficiency in one and the desire/ability to learn the second language
- Experience working with elementary-aged students with disabilities
- Deep care for students and families aligned with Aventura’s unique anchors
- Curiosity and a commitment to continued professional and personal growth
- Passion for celebrating the unique cultures and characteristics that make each student, family, and staff member at Aventure unique and important
Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Aventura’s Hiring Team at hiring@aventuranashville.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Nashville, TN 37211: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,000