2025-2026 Special Education Paraprofessionals

FirstLine Schools-posted 2 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
New Orleans, LA
501-1,000 employees
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FirstLine Schools is seeking talented, passionate individuals to serve in a self-contained specialized program for students with cognitive impairments. These paraprofessionals will act as 1:1, 2:1, or classroom paraprofessionals in the Discovery Plus Program.Paraprofessionals in the Discovery Plus Program are motivated individuals dedicated to providing an excellent education for all youth, particularly those with cognitive needs. Paraprofessionals in the Discovery Plus Program will receive coaching from the Classroom Teacher, Special Education Coordinator, and Specialized Program Manager, as well as collaborate closely with Related Service Providers to implement supports, devices, and interventions throughout the school day.

  • Assists in the delivery of special education services under the supervision of the Special Education teacher
  • Supports the instruction in the classroom for the assigned student(s)
  • Assists assigned student(s) with classroom assignments
  • Supports instructional aspects of student(s) IEP(s)
  • Works to keep student(s) on task during classroom instruction
  • Provides behavioral support throughout the school day
  • Supports student(s) IEP goals in areas of academics, social emotional and related service areas
  • Supports student(s) with specific assistive technology devices student(s) may require throughout the day
  • Medical and life skills care and assistance for students may be required as part of a student’s health plan or IEP. This may include: feeding, toileting, medication management, medical device adjustments and management, crisis prevention intervention, etc. Must be willing to be trained.
  • Supports lessons that lead to mastery of IEP goals and success in the Discovery Plus Program
  • Supports teachers in using push-in/pull-out class time effectively to ensure lesson cycle is effectively accomplished
  • Provides individual students with one-on-one assistance and tutoring as needed
  • Collaborates with related service providers to learn how to implement interventions/strategies/devices throughout the day
  • Invests student(s) in achieving their goals
  • Helps students connect their behavior to achieving goals and school values
  • Builds independence and stamina in students
  • Supports the use of an organized system to use assessment data to monitor the progress of assigned student
  • Participates in school-wide duty rotations, meetings, and events
  • Performs other duties as needed
  • Experience in an urban, open admissions school
  • Experience working with and a deep commitment to at-risk students and families
  • Demonstrated record of setting high expectations for students with special needs
  • Great communication and collaboration abilities
  • Believe in every student’s ability to achieve
  • Achieve results based on agreed-upon expectations
  • Take personal responsibility
  • Highly detail-oriented
  • Collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders
  • Share a commitment to creating great schools in New Orleans
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Model the FirstLine values of Service, Learning, Collaboration and Results
  • Must be able to perform all required job functions with reasonable accommodations, if necessary.
  • Previous experience working with students with health plans and cognitive needs is preferred
  • FirstLine Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package with a generous 403b plan.
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