Paraprofessional -SPED
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteAvondale, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Assist instructional staff with disabled students by reinforcing skills, preparing individualized materials, and managing classroom logistics. Provide direct support for physical and medical needs, including transfers and equipment setup, while maintaining discipline and supervising activities like snack time or playground duty. Collect attendance data, correct assignments, and inventory instructional resources. Work consistent with teacher hours in a school setting, adhering to all board policies and attending mandatory workshops. Communicate clearly with students, teachers, and parents while reporting schedule changes and student needs to the assigned teacher.
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
- 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 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
- A Special Education paraeducator is required to work in a school setting
- climate controlled environment adhering to School Board energy policy
- outside areas which are subject to climate extremes
- Sitting is required part of each work day
- Standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting is sometimes required
- Physically transfer, restrain or position students
- Transfer and maneuver equipment when required
- Must be able to perform non-complex healthcare procedures if required for those students in need of such services
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience working with children
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