Instructional Paraprofessional at Breaux Bridge Primary

St. Martin Parish School District; Breaux Bridge (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Martin Parish School District in Breaux Bridge is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional at Breaux Bridge Primary to support certified staff with classroom instruction and student services through the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.

Under supervision, you will reinforce reading, language arts and mathematics, assist with assessments, prepare materials, supervise lunch and transit duties, accompany students on field trips, and help with behavior management to keep a safe learning

Qualifications

• ParaPro assessment or college English coursework completed.
• No Child Left Behind Act coursework or exam completion.
• Experience with students with special needs desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reinforcing reading, language arts, mathematics and computer instruction.
• Work with students individually and in small groups.
• Assist in administration and correction of classroom exercises and assessments.
• Prepare instructional materials and help with recording student progress.
• Supervise lunch, bus duty, playground and field trips as needed.
• Assist with behavior management to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Support teachers with parent contact and collaboration.

Skills

Reading support

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Data/documentation

Computer literacy

Confidentiality

Special needs support

Education

ParaPro Assessment or college English coursework

College math coursework 6+ hours

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Instructional Paraprofessional at Breaux Bridge Primary

• Position Type: Student Support Services
• Date Posted: 9/21/2026
• Closing Date: 10/05/2026

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development. This position is through the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• May assist in the training of other paraprofessionals.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned
  Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position. This job's physical requirements are HEAVY.

Qualifications Profile:

• Passing score on Para Pro Assessment or College transcript which shows successful completion of 9 hours of college level English (3 of these hours must be in the area of writing), 6 hours of college level Math.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.