Paraprofessional - SPED Pre-K Para

Jefferson Parish Schools • Metairie, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education paraeducator assists instructional staff in carrying out their responsibilities for students with disabilities. Instructional tasks are performed under the teacher’s supervision and include reinforcing skills and concepts with individual students or small groups, preparing adapted instructional materials, and providing support specific to a student’s exceptionality. The paraeducator may provide instructional leadership when working with a substitute teacher.

Non-instructional responsibilities include classroom organization and setup, following school and district policies, assisting students with physical and medical needs after appropriate training, maintaining records and materials, supporting student routines, and helping maintain discipline. The role may also include operating instructional equipment, supervising students in locations such as the lunchroom or playground, and performing other related duties assigned by the principal.

The position is based in a school setting and follows hours consistent with teachers at the assigned school, with possible adjustments for a Board-approved summer schedule or emergencies. The role requires communication in standard English, the ability to follow instructions and work independently with students, and the ability to work compatibly with students, staff, and parents.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age; employees working in high schools must be at least 21 years of age.
• Meet one of the following education or assessment requirements: an associate degree; 48 hours of approved college courses; or a passing ParaPro Praxis score and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Agree to participate in paraeducator training.
• Enroll in a sign language course if assigned to a hearing-impaired class.
• Communicate in standard English, orally and in writing, at a level appropriate to the age and skills of the listener.
• Understand written and verbal instructions from teachers or administrators.
• Become familiar with the curriculum in assigned classes.
• Be able to work independently with students and compatibly with students, teachers, school personnel, and parents.
• Respond positively to supervision and accept suggestions for improvement.
• Be able to sit during part of the workday and sometimes stand, walk, reach, bend, lift, and physically transfer, restrain, or position students.
• Transfer and maneuver equipment when required.
• Be able to perform non-complex healthcare procedures when required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce skills and concepts with individual students or small groups under teacher supervision.
• Provide instructional leadership when working with a substitute teacher.
• Assist students with specific skills required by their exceptionality.
• Prepare adapted instructional materials to address individual student needs.
• Help organize and arrange the classroom for instructional activities.
• Follow school and school board regulations and policies.
• Attend faculty meetings when requested and participate in mandated pre-service and in-service workshops.
• Assist students with physical and medical needs after receiving appropriate training.
• Follow the daily schedule and inform the assigned teacher of administrator-directed schedule changes.
• Collect money, take attendance, and complete absence and illness reports.
• Inventory, label, and file materials related to the assignment.
• Correct objective tests and written assignments and record information in test booklets, roll books, and health forms.
• Assist with snack time and help students with personal possessions and travel to school locations such as the office, first aid room, and restroom.
• Maintain discipline standards according to school system regulations and assigned teachers’ direction.
• Relieve assigned teachers for conferences and emergencies.
• Obtain, secure, set up, and operate audiovisual equipment and other instructional materials.
• Set up work-material centers and listening stations.
• Perform assigned limited non-instructional duties, including lunchroom supervision, playground supervision, and bus duty.
• Perform other related duties as required by the principal.
• Compile and access data, summarize information, and provide written reports to a supervisor.
• Provide own transportation to school or workshop sites.
• Perform non-complex healthcare procedures when required for students needing those services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree