PARAEDUCATOR - Central Louisiana Supports & Services Center

State of Louisiana; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana is seeking a Paraeducator to support Special Education services at the Central Louisiana Supports & Services Center in Alexandria, LA. This role assists teachers in delivering instructional activities and managing daily classroom operations.

Qualified candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. The position involves classroom assistance, student transportation where needed, and responsive support during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching, learning and training activities for students as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in transporting students to and from activities as required (may include lifting, transferring or assisting students in wheelchairs).
• Assist in preparing instructional materials and maintaining classroom organization.
• Monitor student behavior and provide supervision in the classroom as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and situations such as CPR or first aid as necessary.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About This Job

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

PARAEDUCATOR

This position is housed at the Central Louisiana Supports & Services Center, located in Alexandria, LA.

The position will support the provision of Special Education Services to meet the legally mandated educational needs of the exceptional student which may impede the student’s educational and/or behavioral performance.

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 Mary Gloston, Human Resources Director at [e-mail].

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. Lifting thirty to forty pounds may be required and brief periods of heavy muscular exertion may be required. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Passed the Educational testing Service (ETS) Para-Pro Assessment [ETS Para Pro Assessment (#0755) passing score: 450]; OR
• Completed two years of full-time study (48 semester credit hours) from a state approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education; OR
• Earned an Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree from a state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education.

Note: Within the 48 semester hours, the paraprofessional must complete a total of 18 hours of general education requirements that include English Composition (3), English/Reading (6) and Mathematics (9). For the remaining 30 hours of coursework, acceptance of credit for a course shown on a transcript from an approved higher education institution is left to school district discretion in addressing the needs of the specific job. Discipline-specific electives may include as many as 12 hours of developmental (remedial) courses.

Job Specification

I. General Responsibilities

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.

II. 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 Special School District, the facility and BESE.

III. 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, 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.

IV. 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, JPAMS, etc.)
• Maintains organized and appropriate records
• Communicates effectively with staff

V. 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.

Job Duties And Other Information

See job concepts.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

Human Resources, SSD [phone]