Inclusion & Resource Paraprofessional (Self-Contained)

Bethune/Oak Park Microsociety Elementary; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Caddo Parish School District Bethune/Oak Park Microsociety Elementary in Shreveport, LA, is hiring a Paraprofessional-Inclusion/Resource/Self-Contained to support students with disabilities across classroom settings. The role requires implementing instructional plans, monitoring progress, and collaborating with teachers to ensure effective inclusion.

The position is full-time for 170 days, with duties spanning supervision, health procedures, and behavior support.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Pass the teacher/paraprofessional assessment test with a score of 450 or higher; or an associate degree or higher; or 48 college hours with 6 math and 9 English hours.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures, and to communicate with students and parents.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift and position students and work in a loud, collaborative environment.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional conduct per policy.

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.
• Implements strategies and accommodations as developed with the classroom teacher as it pertains to the student’s IEP, Emergency Health Plans and safety.
• Maintains a log/schedule providing support to students with disabilities within inclusive, resource and self-contained classrooms.
• Assists in supervision of study areas, cafeterias, halls, playgrounds, field trips and bus loading areas.
• Performs non-complex health procedures and implements Individual Health Plans as applicable; assists with lifting and positioning of students.
• Implements positive behavior supports and redirects students as needed; may include Handle with Care training.
• Assists students in using computer applications and related assistive technology.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and progress under FERPA.
• Performs other related duties as required to support students with disabilities and staff.

Skills

Instructional support

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

48 hours of college with six hours of Math and nine hours of English

Job description

Caddo Parish School District Bethune/Oak Park Microsociety Elementary in Shreveport, LA, is hiring a Paraprofessional-Inclusion/Resource/Self-Contained to support students with disabilities across classroom settings. The role requires implementing instructional plans, monitoring progress, and collaborating with teachers to ensure effective inclusion.

The position is full-time for 170 days, with duties spanning supervision, health procedures, and behavior support.