PARAEDUCATOR

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Special School District seeks a paraeducator to support teachers and students, assisting with learning activities and classroom supervision. This is a full-time, 9-month position at 8 hours per day, with salary paid over 12 months.

You will follow SSD policies and help implement instructional activities under the teacher’s guidance. Applicants should be at least 21, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and may have preferred sign language proficiency or an ETS

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess at least a High school diploma or equivalent.
• Sign Language Proficiency - Intermediate Plus level preferred.
• Preferred: ParaPro ETS assessment OR Associate degree OR two years of full-time study.

Responsibilities

• Duplicating, collecting and disseminating materials for activities.
• Assisting with transportation of students to and from scheduled school activities as assigned.
• Assisting with implementing classroom activities including computer-assisted instruction and other technology-based activities.
• Maintaining classroom organization, materials, supplies, equipment, bulletin boards.
• Assisting in preparing instructional materials (cards, charts).
• Working with large or small groups as the teacher designates.
• Assisting with tracking students and communicating with families when needed.
• Maintaining organization and appearance of the room; supervising student behavior in class.
• Responding to emergencies such as CPR or first aid, as necessary.
• Attend faculty, facility and other meetings; assist in activities and school events.

Skills

Sign Language Proficiency

Education

Associate degree or higher

Two years of college study

Job description

LOUISIANA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

The Louisiana Special Schools are experiencing a critical shortage of certified teachers, school counselors, interpreters and educators of the Deaf or hard of hearing and Visually Impaired.

The LA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking applicants for a PARAEDUCATOR

This is a full time 9 months and 8 hours per day position. (Salary is paid over 12-month period)

The job of an SSD paraeducator involves duties that may vary in methods, procedures and emphasis depending on the particular program in which the paraeducator is assigned. The paraeducator assists with the teaching, learning and training activities being provided for students and performs other duties as assigned by the teacher, principal, regional coordinator or designated central office staff. Paraeducators do not assume complete responsibilities for instruction or classroom supervision. The paraeducator must agree to adhere to all SSD policies and procedures.

Working Conditions

• Supervision during the prescribed working hours is received from the assigned SSD teacher.
• The paraeducator will participate in ongoing in-service training programs and achieve a level of competence required by the Special School District, the facility and BESE

The Louisiana Special Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in our programs and activities, and we provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination may be referred to Human Resources.

RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION INFORMATION: La. R.S. 17:3884(D) requires that any school board wishing to hire a person who has been assessed or evaluated pursuant to the Children First Act, La. R.S. 17:3871, et seq., whether that person is already employed by that school system or not, shall request such person's assessment and evaluation results as part of the application process. Please be advised that, as part of the mandated process, your previous assessment and evaluation results will be requested. You have the opportunity to apply, review the information received, and provide any response or information you deem appropriate.

Physical Activity Level:

The employee must be able to perform assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the safety/security of others. Some work is performed in physically comfortable positions with little or light physical effort, and some work requires moderate effort. Physical requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess at least a High school diploma or equivalent.

• Sign Language Proficiency - Intermediate Plus level preferred (2 years to achieve).

Preferred Qualifications

Highly Qualified

• Passed the (ETS) ParaPro Assessment Exam (https://parapro.ets.org/) OR
• Earned an Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science or higher degree from a state approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education OR
• Completed two years of full-time study (48 semester credit hours) from a state approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education

Classroom Duties

The Paraeducator will assist teachers by:

• Duplicating, collecting and disseminating materials for activities;
• Assisting with transportation of students to and from scheduled school activities as assigned or according to set policy. (Transportation may include pushing, loading, lifting wheelchairs, strollers, etc.);
• Assisting with implementing of classroom activities at the discretion of the teacher, including computer assisted instruction and other technology-based activities. (Assistance in activities may involve lifting, pushing wheelchairs, supporting, etc. of students);
• Maintaining classroom organization, (e.g., materials, supplies, equipment, bulletin boards);
• Assisting in preparing instructional materials (e.g., cards, charts);
• Working with large or small groups as the teacher designates;
• Assisting the teacher with tracking students (e.g., calling the residence area if the student is not in school, walking or assisting the student to the restroom);
• Maintaining the organization and the physical appearance of the room;
• Assisting in the monitoring of student behavior while in school;
• Providing supervision in the classroom when the teacher is out of the room for short periods of time;
• Assisting with or providing personal hygiene and feeding when appropriate; and,
• Responding to emergency situations such as student restraint, CPR, first aid, etc., as necessary.

Assigned Administrative Duties

• Accurate and timely completion of district and state reporting forms with appropriate documentation attached
• Enters information electronically with minimum audit findings (LaGov, JCAMPUS, etc.)
• Maintains organized and appropriate records
• Communicates effectively with staff

Other Duties

• Attend faculty, facility and other meetings as required, and
• Assist in student activities, special projects and/or school events on and off campus
• Performs other related duties as assigned