Instructional Paraprofessional - PreKn

Young World Physical Education

Eunice (LA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for an Instructional Paraprofessional at Highland Early Learning Center in Eunice, Louisiana. This role involves supporting teachers with classroom activities and managing student needs. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and demonstrate strong communication skills. Duties include facilitating individual and group learning, assisting in classroom management, and fulfilling other related tasks. Full-time position offers immediate start and various support roles in education.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or its equivalent is required.
Must be Highly Qualified by means of the Paraprofessional Exam or significant coursework.
Effective self-expressive skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

Assist the teacher with classroom operations and activities.
Guide students in enrichment and remedial work as assigned.
Serve as main support for substitute teacher when needed.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to assist with individual and group activities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of the Paraprofessional Exam or 48 semester credits including 6 in Math and 9 in English/Reading

Associate Degree from accredited institution

Job description

St. Landry Parish School Board Highland Early Learning Center - Eunice, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

Instructional Paraprofessional - PreKn

St. Landry Parish School Board Highland Early Learning Center - Eunice, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in St. Landry Parish School Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5672033

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Goal:

To assist the teacher with teaching related activities necessary for the efficient operation of the classroom. Instructional paraprofessionals make work with individual students or work with students in groups. Class assignments may vary from year to year or during the school year, depending on student needs.

Qualifications (minimum education, licensure, skills, and/or experience):

High School Diploma or its equivalent
Must be Highly Qualified by means of:
- Passing score on the Paraprofessional Exam OR
- 48 semester credit hours with 6 hours in Math and 9 hours in English/Reading (3 of which must be in English Composition) OR
- Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree from a state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education.
Must possess effective written and oral self-expressive skills.
Satisfactory completion of Red Cross First Aid Course including CPR within 60 days of employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
Serve as chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
Perform routine classroom tasks with small groups and/or individual students under the planning and direction of the teacher.
Confer with the classroom teacher regarding major decisions relative to the students' assignments or problems of a disciplinary nature.
Assist the classroom teacher specifically in activities related to the course of instruction; in grading students' activities related to the course of instruction; in monitoring behaviors; in distributing and collecting instructional materials; and in maintaining neatness in the classroom.
Assist the teaching staff with duties such as playground duty, escorting students to and from the cafeteria, gymnasium, library, vocational training area, bathroom, etc.
The instructional paraprofessional may perform non-complex medical procedures as outlined in Louisiana R.S. 17:436 (INCLUDED WITH JOB DESCRIPTION) or any other provision of state or federal law.
Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Self-Evaluation

Complete a self-evaluation and document the results on appropriate written forms.

Professional Growth Plan

Develop a Professional Growth Plan in collaboration with the evaluation.

Supervision

Supervise students as needed when students are on campus.
Supervise students prior to school and/or drop‑off, when assigned.
Supervise students in the classroom, if needed.
Supervise students as needed between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch, assemblies.
Supervise students after school and/or pick‑up, when assigned.

Instructional Components

Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in the counseling profession.
Accept and discharge assignments.
Practice and model punctuality.
Collaborate with colleagues and departments.
Adhere to federal, state, system, and school policies and regulations.
Conduct conferences as needed. Maintain positive and timely interaction with parents relative to the performance or conduct of students assigned to the counselor.
Follow recommendations made by school administrators and district staff.
Take part in the continuing in‑service program of the schools.

School Support Activities

Provide for the care and proper usage of school property. Maintain current inventory of items assigned to position.
Attend meetings generally associated with the instruction of students.
Attend faculty, staff, and department meetings.
Attend ILT meeting if applicable.
Attend training sessions.
Attend IEP/IAP meetings, upon request.
Attend parent‑teacher conferences, upon request.
Attend back‑to‑school and open‑house events.
Attend graduation.
Attend student discipline meetings/hearings, upon request.
Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request.
If requested, be responsible for a reasonable amount of co‑curricular and other duties beyond the regular school day as determined by the building principal.
Attend/work concessions/gates at athletic events within school year.
Attend all meetings and functions of those activities, clubs, or groups of which the employee is a sponsor/coach.

Physical Demands:

This position requires bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, and carrying in excess of fifty (50) pounds for the purpose of handling and assisting students.

Terms of Employment

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel (Bulletin 130).

Note: This job description is subject to change at any time. While this job description reflects delegation of essential duties and responsibilities, it does not exclude or restrict management’s right to assign or reassign tasks, duties, or responsibilities to this job at any time.

Position Type: Full-Time

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