Long Term Substitute ESS Paraprofessional

Park-Vista-Elementary; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Landry Parish School Board's Park Vista Elementary in Opelousas, LA is seeking a Long Term Substitute ESS Paraprofessional to assist teachers with instructional activities and student support.

The role may involve moving between programs and schools during the year, supporting IEP goals and general classroom needs. The paraprofessional must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be qualified by the required options, possess strong written and verbal communication, and complete Red Cross

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Candidates must be Highly Qualified by passing the Paraprofessional Exam OR 48 college credits with 6 math and 9 English/Reading (3 English Comp) OR an associate degree from an accredited institution.
• Must have effective written and oral self-expression skills.
• Red Cross First Aid Course including CPR completed within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructional-related activities and non-instructional tasks (one-on-one or small group).
• Work with students under supervision of instructional staff and related therapists.
• Perform non-complex medical procedures as allowed by Louisiana regulations.
• Assist and escort students to destinations and attend to personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, lifting, and positioning as instructed.
• Make accommodations/modifications for students as directed by teachers.
• Guide independent study and remedial work as assigned.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

48 college credits or associate degree options

Associate degrees (AA/AS/AAS)

Job description

Long Term Substitute ESS Paraprofessional

St. Landry Parish School Board PARK VISTA ELEMENTARY - Opelousas, Louisiana

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Job Details

Job ID: 5950220

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 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. The Special Education Paraprofessional assists Special Education teachers in meeting the goals set forth for students in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The Special Education Paraprofessional may be required to move from one program area to another within the school day and/or from one school to another within the course of the school year. Special education paraprofessionals assigned to support an individual child must provide support to other students deemed necessary, if needed.

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 with instructional-related activities and non-instructional assignments under the supervision of the teacher. (one-on-one or small group)
• Work directly with students under the direction of instructional and/or pupil appraisal staff including speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, assistive technology facilitators, etc.
• 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.
• Assist and escort the student(s) to and from each destination and attend to the student’s personal hygiene and care needs.
  • When necessary, feed, toilet, lift, position, and assist with transporting students, upon proper instruction by parent, teacher, physical or occupational therapist, or school nurse.
• Make accommodations/modifications for students under direction of supervising teacher(s).
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned to by the teacher.
• Confer with the classroom teacher regarding major decisions relative to the students' assignments or problems of a disciplinary nature.
• Assist the special education teacher specifically in activities related to the course of instruction; in planning, 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