1:1 High School SPED Para - Impactful Student Support

New Orleans College Prep; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement contributions

Competitive salary

Job summary

Walter L Cohen Prep in New Orleans seeks a full-time Special Education Paraprofessional to assist a student with special needs and maximize inclusion in the general education setting. The role involves one-on-one instruction, progress evaluation, and regular communication with staff and families to support a student’s academic and social growth.

The position requires working with students with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional exceptionalities, and participation in trainings related to state

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–3 years of urban paraprofessional or tutoring experience preferred.
• Solutions‑oriented with focus on problem solving and system improvement.
• Enthusiasm and teamwork; strong belief in student potential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in education of students, including behavior management, recordkeeping, instructional assistance and classroom organization.
• Provide one-on-one instruction with the student.
• Evaluate student progress on work and share with teachers.
• Communicate progress with staff, school, and parents/guardians.
• Participate in trainings related to Special Education laws and programs.
• Attend IEP meetings and provide ongoing communication about progress.
• Reinforce skills taught by the teacher across curriculum areas and help students stay on task.
• Provide physical assistance to students when necessary and follow written instructions.

Skills

Solutions-Oriented

Enthusiasm

High Expectations

Results Oriented

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Walter L Cohen Prep in New Orleans seeks a full-time Special Education Paraprofessional to assist a student with special needs and maximize inclusion in the general education setting. The role involves one-on-one instruction, progress evaluation, and regular communication with staff and families to support a student’s academic and social growth.

The position requires working with students with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional exceptionalities, and participation in trainings related to state