Itinerant ESL Paraprofessional
On-siteMarrero, Louisiana, United States
Marrero, Louisiana, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLarge
Full TimeLarge
Job Summary
Support instructional staff and disabled students by reinforcing skills, preparing individualized materials, and managing classroom logistics. Provide direct assistance with physical and medical needs, supervise snack time and playgrounds, and handle administrative duties like attendance, test correction, and inventory. Operate audio-visual equipment and maintain discipline standards while adapting to substitute teaching or emergency relief. Work consistent school hours in climate-controlled or outdoor settings, adhering to all board policies and attending mandatory workshops.
Required Qualifications
- An Associate Degree
- Forty-eight (48) hours of approved college courses
- Pass ParaPro Praxis
- high school diploma and/or equivalency
- Eighteen (18) years of age or older
- Twenty-one (21) years of age or older for employment in high school
- Must agree to participate in paraeducator training
- enroll in sign language course if assigned to hearing impaired class
- Must understand written and verbal instructions from teacher or administrators
- Must be able to become familiar with all curriculum in assigned classes
- Must have the ability to work independently with students
- Must be able to work compatibly with students, teachers, school personnel, and parents
- Must be able to respond positively to supervision and to accept suggestions for improvement
- Communication must be in standard English both orally and in writing
- Communication must be commensurate with age and skill of listener
- Must be able to accurately compile and access data, summarize information, and provide written report to supervisor
- Able to provide own transportation to school or workshops sites
- Must be able to perform non-complex healthcare procedures if required for those students in need of such services
- Must agree to participate in paraeducator training and enroll in sign language course if assigned to hearing impaired class
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience working with children
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