2026-2027 Paraprofessional for the Aurora Program

Crescent City Schools • New Orleans, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Crescent City Schools is seeking a talented individual to support a self-contained classroom (1:8) of elementary school students as a paraprofessional. The Aurora Program uses an intimate setting to develop the academic, behavioral, emotional, and social skills of K-8 students.

Requirements

• An Associate’s degree or two years of college, and/or are Highly Qualified as a paraprofessional
• Demonstrated past success working with children with moderate to severe disabilities
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, kneel, crouch, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and lift and move up to 120 pounds
• Must be physically able to perform Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and techniques and react and intervene quickly during crisis situations, such as but not limited to the following circumstances: student elopement, physical altercations involving students, or any situation that requires physical intervention to maintain student safety

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of social-emotional and behavioral interventions
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the safety and development of the students with disabilities in their care
• Establishing high expectations for each student and supporting their academic, social, and emotional development
• Working closely with the classroom teacher to deliver instruction individually, in small groups, and to support whole-class instruction for more than 50% of the workday
• Participating in frequent meetings with parents, teachers, and school leadership
• Collaborating with therapists, evaluators, and teachers to support student development
• Developing educational materials, learning communication techniques, and using student devices
• After CPI training, implement de-escalation techniques when working with students, as required
• Participating in the life of the school, including student activities and events
• Taking on other tasks, as needed

Benefits

• Fully-paid health insurance
• Immediate 4% 401k match
• Employer-paid mental health services
• Generous leave policies

What This Job Offers

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