Education Support Specialist - Inclusion

Ridgewood Middle School; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgewood Middle School in Shreveport, Louisiana seeks a Paraprofessional-Inclusion/Resource/Self-Contained to support students with disabilities in various settings and assist teachers in delivering instruction aligned with IEPs. The position requires collaboration with the Department of Exceptional Children and adherence to health plans, safety policies, and confidentiality standards.

The role involves scheduling and supervising activities, lifting or positioning students as needed, and

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Must have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent and must meet one of the additional requirements below:
• Pass the teacher/paraprofessional assessment test with a score of 450 or higher
• Associate degree or higher (official transcripts are required)
• 48 hours of college with six hours of Math and nine hours of English (official transcripts are required).

Responsibilities

• Works with students with disabilities in all educational settings individually and/or groups to provide instructional support.
• Implements the instructional plan as developed with the classroom teacher as it pertains to the core curriculum. Monitors and adjusts the instructional plan based on student needs.
• Conveys knowledge that is accurate and current.
• Implements strategies and accommodations as developed with the classroom teacher as it pertains to the student’s Individual Education Program, Emergency Health Plans monitoring student safety in various educational settings.
• Maintain a log/schedule providing support to students with disabilities within the inclusive, resource and self-contained classrooms.
• Assists in the routine supervision of study areas, cafeterias, halls, playground, instructional field trips and bus loading areas when applicable for students with disabilities.
• Performs non-complex health procedures, implements Individual Health Plans as applicable, attends necessary non-complex health training as prescribed by board policy and state law.
• Lifting and positioning of students as applicable.
• Implements strategies that reinforce positive student behavior. Works closely with the classroom teacher to implement positive behavior supports and Behavior Plans as applicable.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

48 hours of college with Math and English

Job description

Ridgewood Middle School in Shreveport, Louisiana seeks a Paraprofessional-Inclusion/Resource/Self-Contained to support students with disabilities in various settings and assist teachers in delivering instruction aligned with IEPs. The position requires collaboration with the Department of Exceptional Children and adherence to health plans, safety policies, and confidentiality standards.

The role involves scheduling and supervising activities, lifting or positioning students as needed, and