2026-2027 Paraprofessional for the Aurora Program

Crescent City Schools; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Mental health services

Generous leave policies

Job summary

Crescent City Schools is seeking a talented paraprofessional to support a self-contained classroom for elementary students. The role involves assisting with instruction, collaborating with teachers and therapists, and developing learning materials to meet diverse needs.

This in-person position emphasizes safety, behavioral support, and active participation in school life, with CPI de-escalation training expected for crisis situations and ongoing family and staff collaboration.

Qualifications

• Support students in a self-contained K-8 classroom.
• Deliver instruction to individuals, small groups, and assist whole-class sessions.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and evaluators to support development.
• Develop learning materials and adapt activities for diverse needs.
• After CPI training, implement de-escalation techniques as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and development of students with disabilities.
• Set high expectations and support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Attend frequent meetings with parents, teachers, and leadership.
• Participate in school life and student activities.

Skills

Student support

Behavioral support

De-escalation techniques

Job description

Crescent City Schools is seeking a talented individual to support a self-contained classroom (1:8) of elementary school students as a paraprofessional. The Aurora Program uses an intimate setting to develop the academic, behavioral, emotional, and social skills of K-8 students.

Our Special Education Paraprofessionals impact students’ lives by:

• Maintaining the safety and development of the students with disabilities in their care
• Establishing high expectations for each student and supporting their academic, social, and emotional development
• Working closely with the classroom teacher to deliver instruction individually, in small groups, and to support whole-class instruction for more than 50% of the workday
• Participating in frequent meetings with parents, teachers, and school leadership
• Collaborating with therapists, evaluators, and teachers to support student development
• Developing educational materials, learning communication techniques, and using student devices
• After CPI training, implement de-escalation techniques when working with students, as required
• Participating in the life of the school, including student activities and events
• Taking on other tasks, as needed

What We Offer:

• for more information about our innovative compensation system. This role is on the Support Scale and may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities, summer work, doing work outside your regular job duties, or longevity with CCS.
• for more information about our award-winning benefits package, which includes fully-paid health insurance, immediate 4% 401k match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, kneel, crouch, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and lift and move up to 120 pounds
• Must be physically able to perform Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and techniques and react and intervene quickly during crisis situations, such as but not limited to the following circumstances: student elopement, physical altercations involving students, or any situation that requires physical intervention to maintain student safety
• This is an in-person role

About Crescent City Schools

Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city.

At Crescent City Schools, we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.