4-Paraprofessionals

Rapides Parish School District•Alexandria, LA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional assists teachers with both teaching-related activities and non-teaching assignments to support student learning and classroom management. This role is crucial in helping children who have been absent, supervising individualized programs, and working with students on a one-to-one or small group basis under the direct supervision of a teacher. The paraprofessional is expected to understand the principles of child growth and development and perform other duties as assigned by their evaluator.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Associate degree; OR
At least 48 college credit hours; OR
Pass the Para-Pro Assessment.

Nice To Haves

Understand the principles of child growth and development.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers with classroom management, including reading instructions, supervising lessons, listening to oral reading, and checking seat work.
Relieve teachers for conferences or emergencies.
Assist with classroom instructions by helping children who have been absent and supervising individualized programs.
Work with children on a one-to-one basis or in small groups as prescribed by the teacher.
Assist teachers with activities by checking objective tests, studying and becoming familiar with materials, and learning the use and care of audio-visual equipment.
Reproduce materials provided by teacher coordinators and supervisors.
Organize and file pertinent materials according to skills.
Assist with routine classroom behavior but are not responsible for student discipline.
Supervise children outside the classroom under the direction of a teacher or professional staff member (e.g., in the hall, during breakfast, or on the bus).
Perform any other duties assigned by the evaluator.