ESS Paraprofessional-Child Specific

East Baton Rouge Parish School System; Woodlawn (TN); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Applitrack is seeking an ESS Paraprofessional-Child Specific at Woodlawn Middle School to assist teachers in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. The role involves implementing classroom programs, supporting self-help and behavior management, and working under the supervision of a certified teacher and school leaders.

A high school diploma or 48 college credits and a required Parapro Exam score are specified as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 48 college credit hours with required courses or an Associate's degree.
• Minimum score of 450 on the ETS Parapro Exam.

Responsabilités

• Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain administrative records and reports.
• Provide orientation to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities and daily care as trained.
• Support safety and behavior management as needed.
• Supervise students during lunch, bus, and playground duties.

Connaissances

Assists teachers

Behavior management

Motor skills development

Computer basics/Email

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college credit hours / Associate's degree

ETS Parapro Exam 450+

Description du poste

ESS Paraprofessional-Child Specific at Woodlawn Middle School

• Date Posted: 1/30/2026
• Closing Date: 10/31/2026

Job Title: ESS Paraprofessional-Child Specific

Reports To: Immediate Supervisor

Prepared By: The Division of Human Resources

Summary

Assists teachers to provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assists in the 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

• Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of classroom equipment.
• Assists teachers in maintaining administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assists students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assists students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene; including catheterization, after proper training is provided
• Helps manage the 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.
• Helps supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keeps teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participates in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Maintains a professional level of confidentiality concerning personnel and students.
• Upholds and adheres 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.

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or high school equivalent. Completed two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education (48 college credit hours with required courses); 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.

Work Environment Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Conduct

The 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 East Baton Rouge Parish School System 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.

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.

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.