Inspiring Special Education Paraeducator — Student Support

JANET ELEMENTARY; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

JANET ELEMENTARY in Marrero, LA is hiring a PK SPED Paraprofessional to support a special education program. The role involves assisting teachers, preparing instructional materials, and supervising students to reinforce skills in a classroom setting.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate Degree or 48 college hours, pass ParaPro Praxis, and be able to work with students with disabilities. Strong communication, organization, and reliability are essential; a willingness to train in sign

Qualifications

• An Associate Degree OR
• Forty-eight (48) hours of approved college courses OR
• Pass ParaPro Praxis and have high school diploma and/or equivalency
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older
• Twenty-one (21) years of age or older for employment in high school
• Must agree to participate in paraeducator training and enroll in sign language course if assigned to hearing impaired class

Responsibilities

• Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce skills/ concepts.
• Provides instructional leadership when working with substitute teacher.
• Assists with specific skills as required by exceptionality.
• Prepares materials to help meet individual differences such as rewriting reading materials for less able readers.

Skills

Communication skills

Standard English

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work with students

Education

Associate degree

48 college hours

ParaPro Praxis

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JANET ELEMENTARY in Marrero, LA is hiring a PK SPED Paraprofessional to support a special education program. The role involves assisting teachers, preparing instructional materials, and supervising students to reinforce skills in a classroom setting.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate Degree or 48 college hours, pass ParaPro Praxis, and be able to work with students with disabilities. Strong communication, organization, and reliability are essential; a willingness to train in sign