Inclusive Education Paraprofessional - Student Support

Caddo Parish School District; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Caddo Parish Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional-Inclusion/Resource/Self-Contained to support students with disabilities in elementary and secondary settings. You will work under the classroom teacher to implement instructional plans, monitor progress, and deliver accommodations across inclusive, resource, and self-contained classrooms.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, health-related tasks, behavior supports, and technology use, while maintaining FERPA confidentiality

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of students and parents.

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 IEP.
• Maintains 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.
• Performs non-complex health procedures, implements IH plans, attends health trainings, and assists with lifting/positioning of students.
• Implements behavior supports and Plans; redirects inappropriate behavior and uses Care training as applicable.
• 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

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Public speaking

Education

Pass teacher/paraprofessional assessment test (450+)

Associate degree or higher

48 hours of college (6 Math, 9 English)

Job description

Caddo Parish Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional-Inclusion/Resource/Self-Contained to support students with disabilities in elementary and secondary settings. You will work under the classroom teacher to implement instructional plans, monitor progress, and deliver accommodations across inclusive, resource, and self-contained classrooms.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, health-related tasks, behavior supports, and technology use, while maintaining FERPA confidentiality