Paraprofessional - Sped Pre-K Para

Jefferson Parish Schools•Kenner, 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 teacher supervision and may include reinforcing skills and concepts with individual students or small groups, providing instructional leadership when working with a substitute teacher, assisting with skills required by a student's exceptionality, and preparing materials to meet individual differences. Non-instructional responsibilities include classroom organization, clerical and monitoring duties, assistance with students' physical or medical needs after proper training, and support with daily classroom activities. The paraeducator follows school and school-board policies and the assigned teacher's schedule and discipline standards, participates in required training, and performs other duties assigned by the principal. The role is based in a school setting, including climate-controlled indoor areas and outdoor areas subject to climate extremes. The workday is consistent with teacher hours at the assigned school and may be adjusted for a Board-approved summer schedule or emergencies. The position requires communication in standard English, the ability to follow instructions and work independently with students, and the ability to work compatibly with students, teachers, school personnel, and parents.

Requirements

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.
Be at least 18 years of age; employees working in high schools must be at least 21 years of age.
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.
Be able to compile and access data accurately, summarize information, and provide written reports to a supervisor.
Understand written and verbal instructions from teachers or administrators and become familiar with the curriculum in assigned classes.
Be able to work independently with students and compatibly with students, teachers, school personnel, and parents.
Be able to respond positively to supervision and accept suggestions for improvement.
Be able to provide own transportation to school or workshop sites.
Be able to perform non-complex healthcare procedures when required for students receiving such services.
Be able to sit during part of each workday; standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, and physically transferring, restraining, or positioning students may also be required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children.

Responsibilities

Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce skills and concepts.
Provide instructional leadership when working with a substitute teacher.
Assist students with specific skills required by their exceptionality.
Prepare or adapt materials to meet individual student differences.
Help organize the classroom and arrange it 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 needs after receiving proper training.
Assist students with medical needs, such as catheterization, after receiving proper 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.
Accompany students to the office, first aid room, restroom, and other locations as needed.
Maintain discipline according to school-system regulations and assigned teachers' standards.
Relieve assigned teachers for conferences and emergencies.
Obtain, secure, set up, and operate audiovisual equipment and other instructional materials.
Set up work-material centers, listening stations, and similar instructional areas.
Perform assigned limited non-instructional duties, such as lunchroom supervision, playground supervision, and bus duty.
Perform other related duties as required by the principal.