Aide.Urban Instructional - Oliver Middle (2026-2027
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Aide.
Urban Instructional - Oliver Middle )
Job Code: 1001017, Job Family/Function: 10 – Other Support Services chool-Based, FLSA:
Nonexempt, Grade Ladder: MNPS Support Hourly, Pay Grade: MNPS.SCH
004-H, Duration (days/year): 201, Locations:
School-Based
The Aide Urban Instructional position is designed to satisfy an individual's student teacher requirement for TN teacher licensure. The Aide Urban Instructional provides instructional and classroom management support in conjunction with one or more certificated teachers. Under the supervision of a certified teacher, the Aide also provides academic and behavioral support to a cohort of students. The Aide helps teachers maximize learning time and implement differentiated instruction and support.
Duties listed below will be performed either in conjunction with a certificated teacher or under the direction and guidance of a certified teacher. The Aide Urban Instructional must spend at least three hours of the day serving with their mentor teacher. The remaining hours may be spent supporting the school in whatever capacity the principal deems necessary.
- Support certificated teachers with instruction and classroom management, including student-directed learning, small-group instruction, project-based learning, and other strategies.
- Reinforce behavior expectations and procedures to maintain a safe, positive, high-functioning learning environment.
- Prepare classrooms and materials, including equipment, lesson resources, and homework; maintain supplies and organize records.
- Coach students in productive study and learning habits and provide individualized support—including accommodations for students with special needs—to promote academic and social success.
- Assists with assessments and help collect, organize, and review data to inform instruction.
- Supervise students during meals, transitions, recess, assemblies, and other non-instructional times.
- Assist with technology in classrooms and computer labs for students and staff.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and staff to meet student needs; participate in professional development and PLCs.
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- Be enrolled in a 'residency program' with an MNPS partner institution.
- 1‑3 years Experience working with children in a classroom or other structured setting Required
Starting At: $20.45 per hour
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