Classroom Associate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Code:1001002
Job Family/Function:10 - Other Support Services\School-Based 
FLSA:Exempt 
Grade Ladder:MNPS Support Hourly 
Pay Grade:MNPS.SCH005-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
Associate-Classroom works directly in a classroom to fill vacancies created when teachers are absent or on leave from the workplace. Associate-Classroom will need to be flexible in filling short-term and/or long-term needs of a school. They may be asked to cover prep periods, provide lesson plans, engage in student supervision and/or instruction, proctor or administer student assessments, grade lessons or exams and enter results into records, attend parent conferences, collaborate with instructional team for planning, or other related duties.
What you will do

• Perform various instructional support tasks as assigned to facilitate the effective teaching of applicable subject matter and to maintain appropriate classroom environment. Provide tutoring/intervention services for students, as needed.
• Work with instructional leaders to plan daily lessons to meet the needs of all students. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Follow the daily schedule (academic and supervisory), class rolls, lesson plans, and other information for the day's activities as provided by the classroom teacher or school administration. Proctor and grade examinations or lessons and enter results into the appropriate classroom records. Record attendance according to school policy.
• Establish and enforce rules of behavior and procedures for maintaining effective classroom management to encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Participate in meetings and/or assisting with school events as required
• Supervise students both in and out of the classroom.
• Establish and maintain satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment and comply with all MNPS policies and state and federal laws.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or a minimum of 60 college credits from an accredited institution verified by an original transcript. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable Required

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years work experience Required

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with students, parents, and others
• Ability to plan, organize and establish priorities related to assignment.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Knowledge of School Board policies and practices as they relate to teaching.
• Ability to handle problems, concerns and emotional distress with sensitivity and tact.
• Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
• Ability to assist in writing and following through with Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators and others.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimum supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to answer a telephone in a professional and courteous manner.