Paraprofessional

Position: Paraprofessional (26-27)
Reports To: Principal
Location: RePublic High School, Liberty Collegiate Academy, Nashville Prep

At RePublic Schools, your work advances academic excellence and expands opportunity for every scholar. Every day, you partner with scholars and families to unlock opportunity through rigorous, joyful instruction and a deep commitment to academic excellence. We believe all scholars deserve grade-level work, strong teaching, and high expectations.

RePublic invests deeply in its people through intentional development, competitive compensation and benefits, and meaningful recognition of the impact you make. Grow as an authentic leader within a high-performing, collaborative culture – where your voice matters, your excellence is nurtured, and your work helps reimagine what public education can be in the South.

The Role

- Supporting the Special Education (SPED) Teacher in delivering high-quality, differentiated instruction that meets the diverse academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and accessibility needs of scholars with disabilities.

- Providing individualized and small-group academic support under the direction of the SPED Teacher, reinforcing instructional concepts, supporting skill development, and helping scholars access grade-level learning.

- Assisting with the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), accommodations, modifications, and individualized support plans as directed by the SPED Teacher.

- Supporting scholars with daily classroom routines, transitions, assignments, and learning activities to promote independence, confidence, and academic growth.

- Assisting with the implementation of behavior intervention plans and positive behavior supports, helping scholars develop appropriate social, emotional, and self-regulation skills.

- Collecting and documenting scholar progress, behavior observations, and instructional data as directed by the SPED Teacher to support progress monitoring and informed instructional decisions.

- Creating and maintaining a safe, structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where all scholars feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Qualifications

### The Person
RePublic Schools seeks team members from a wide range of backgrounds, talents, experiences, and perspectives. Our most successful staff share a deep commitment to our mission and consistently demonstrate a passion for academic excellence, a results-oriented mindset, genuine care for scholars, resilience in the face of challenge, and humility grounded in continuous growth. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:
THE MUST HAVES

- High school diploma or GED required; a college degree is not required.

- Experience working with children or students in an educational, childcare, or related setting is strongly preferred, particularly experience supporting scholars with disabilities or diverse learning needs.

- Ability to provide academic, behavioral, and individualized support under the direction and supervision of a certified SPED Teacher.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.

- Patience, empathy, flexibility, and a genuine commitment to supporting scholars with varying academic, developmental, and behavioral needs.

- Ability to follow instructional plans, implement accommodations, and maintain consistent classroom routines and expectations.

- Basic proficiency with instructional technology and a willingness to learn school-based systems and digital learning platforms.

- Openness to giving and receiving frequent, actionable feedback as part of a continuous improvement culture.

THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS

- Deep belief in and commitment to RePublic Schools mission and values

- ​​​​​​​ Conviction that belonging and academic excellence go hand in hand

- ​​​​​​​ Relentless drive for strong results and continuous improvement

- Belief that high expectations + accountability + support = scholar success

EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH BELIEF
Great schools begin with great people—educators who believe every day is an opportunity to make a lasting difference. At RePublic Schools, youll join a community of purpose-driven educators committed to delivering rigorous, grade-level instruction while nurturing a culture rooted in love, achievement, and belonging.

Together, we work to ensure every scholar experiences academic excellence, feels deeply supported throughout their educational journey, and is empowered to pursue a future filled with choice and opportunity. RePublic Schools is more than a network of public charter schools—we are reimagining what public education can be in the South. Its our shared belief in every scholars potential that makes all the difference.

THE PERKS

- Compensation: This position is a salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience. The starting salary for a first-year teacher in Jackson, MS is $47,895 and Nashville, TN is $53,610

- Retirement Plans: Employees may participate in TCRS retirement plan in Nashville, TN, or the Principal retirement plan in Jackson, MS.

- Paid Time Off: Employees receive 10 days of Paid Time Off, in addition to network closures. This includes 8 personal leave days and 2 mental health days.

- Paid Leave Programming: In the event an employee needs to take maternity or paternity leave, RePublic Schools provides paid medical leave based on length of service. Employees who have been employed for less than one year are eligible for up to 4 weeks of leave at 100% pay. Employees with more than one year of service are eligible for up to 9 weeks of leave at 100% pay, followed by an additional 3 weeks at 40% pay.

- Comprehensive Benefits Program: RePublic Schools provides $10,000 in employer-paid life insurance at 100% coverage. Additionally, the organization offers term life and disability insurance, as well as Carrot Fertility benefits, with 100% of the premiums covered by RePublic Schools.

- Fun fact about Nashville: With more than just country music, Nashvilles creative energy fuels innovation in classrooms too. Teachers here are surrounded by artists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers—making it the perfect backdrop for ambitious educators to grow and lead.