ESS Paraprofessional

East Baton Rouge Parish School System; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

East Baton Rouge Parish School System is seeking a Paraprofessional - ESS to assist teachers in a special education setting. The role focuses on supporting students with disabilities, implementing classroom programs, and assisting with behavior management under the supervision of a certified teacher.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with options including two years of college credit or an associate degree; a Parapro Exam score of 450 is also acceptable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience with students.
• Must meet Highly Qualified Status.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for disability.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional materials and displays.
• Maintain neat, organized classroom and manage equipment inventory.
• Assist with administrative records and substitute teacher orientation.
• Assist students with physical disabilities, including transfers and positioning.
• Support students with personal care and daily living activities.
• Help manage behavior and respond to crises as directed by staff.
• Supervise students during lunch, bus, and recess.
• Develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises as assigned.

Skills

Communication with parents and staff

Disability support

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Two years college credit

Associate degree

Parapro exam 450+

Job description

Job Title: Paraprofessional - ESS

Reports To: Immediate Supervisor

Prepared By: The Office of Human Resources

Board Approved Date:

Salary Range: CLH03
$21,485 to $35,885

Note: New employees coming to EBRPSS/current employees new to a position, must use the Verifent website to verify qualifying years of experience (outside of EBRPSS) aligned to the job description. All new employees to the district/current employees new to a position will receive 0 years of experience aligned to the job description until the verification of previous experience aligned to the job description is received.

Verifient Link

Experience verifications must be received in the Office of Human Resources within the first 6 months of employment in order to be eligible for a retroactive payment.

Summary:

Assist teachers to provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of the certified teacher.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.

• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

• Assist teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.

• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.

• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.

• Assumes responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special

medical, physical, communicative need.

• Works with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.

• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty. Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other Duties:

A Paraprofessional - ESS is expected to participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned. A Paraprofessional is expected to maintain a professional level of confidentiality concerning personnel and students. This employee must uphold and adhere to safety rules and policies. Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies. Demonstrates the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations. Performs any other duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor. Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.

Qualifications:

Minimum of (1) year experience working with students and meets the standards of Highly Qualified Status. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED and completed two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education (48 college credit hours); or received an

Associate’s degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher learning;

or a minimum score of 450 on the ETS Parapro Exam.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

The Paraprofessional - ESS should have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. The ability to speak clearly and concisely in English. Bilingual ability is a plus. A Paraprofessional - ESS should be able to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Louisiana Department of Education policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with parents, co-workers, and students

• Ability to work well with children with disabilities

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to work well under supervision

Work Environment Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing and lifting can be required. Must be able to lift 50-150 pounds. May be required to assist with functional use of a wheelchair, wheelchair lifts, ramp, other mobility aids and other OT/PT apparatus. Employees should further be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment. Occasional exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather may occur. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Professional Conduct:

Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to EBRPSS policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

Technological Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications.

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and all of its entities (including Career and Technical Education Programs) do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, or gender in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment), and it is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of gender by Title IX (20 USC 168) and on the basis of disability by Section 504 (42 USC 794). The Title IX Coordinator is Andrew Davis, Director of Risk Management – [e-mail], [phone]. The Section 504 Coordinator is Danielle Staten-Ojo – [e-mail], [phone]