Work Based Learning Student Intern Pool (2026-2027

Work Based Learning Student Intern

Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known.

We deliver a great public education to every student, every day.

In this position, students will utilize the knowledge and skills learned in pathway courses or other aligned courses to perform entry-level skills and duties in various departments under the supervision of a department mentor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular and reliable attendance is an expectation of the job.

90% attendance or higher during current school year. Exhibit positive behavior including, but not limited to, no 300-400 offenses in the last two years and no more than two 200 level offenses in the current school year
- Required

Positive recommendation letter from a teacher related to self-management and the other core competencies
- Required

Complete at least two pathway courses or courses aligned to work placement
- Required

Exhibit competencies in the workplace as identified in the work plan.

Maintain 90% attendance or higher. Maintain positive behavior including, but not limited to, no 300-400 offenses and no more than two 200 level offenses during current school year.

Complete OSHA 10 General Industry prior to start of work placement.

Complete employability modules prior to start of work placement.

Follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision and guidance.

Be organized and structured with work tasks and meet all deadlines.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.

Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software.

Basic technical skills and aptitude to learn technology.

Appropriate English usage.

Professionalism skills.

Punctuality and consistent presence are essential to maintaining a productive and collaborative work environment. Regular in-person attendance is a fundamental expectation of this position.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Complies with all laws, regulations, policies and standards.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demand N/A Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly Weight

Stationary Position - X

Move/Traverse - X

Stationary Position/Seated - X

Transport/Lifting - X

Transport/Carrying - X

Exerting Force/Pushing - X

Exerting Force/Pulling - X

Ascend/Descend - X

Balancing - X

Position Self/Stooping - X

Position Self/Kneeling - X

Position Self/Crouching - X

Position Self/Crawling - X

Reaching - X

Handling - X

Grasping - X

Feeling - X

Communicate/Talking - X

Communicate/Hearing - X

Repetitive Motions - X

Coordination - X

Notes: N/A
- Not Applicable. Rarely
- The physical demand or working condition is required on an occasional basis and the intensity is light. Occasionally
- The physical demand or working condition is required sometimes, and the intensity is moderate. Frequently
- The physical demand or working condition is required often, and the intensity is moderate to heavy. Constantly
- The physical demand or working condition is required continuously, and the intensity is heavy. Weight
- The weight refers to the amount of force required to lift, carry, push, pull, or hold objects.

Working Environment Working Condition N/A Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly

Extreme cold

Extreme heat

Humidity

Wet

Noise

Hazards

Temperature Change

Atmospheric Conditions

Vibration

Mechanical Parts - X