PARAPROFESSIONAL

Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet (6-8); Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapides Parish School District in Alexandria, Louisiana is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist teachers with instructional activities and non-teaching tasks. Immediate start for a nine or ten month term. Salary is set on the district paraprofessional scale and includes non-exempt status under FLSA.

You will report to the school principal, supervise students, and help coordinate classroom activities as part of a collaborative educational team at Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet (6-8).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Eligible by associate degree, 48 college credit hours, or Para-Pro Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with teaching-related activities.
• Perform non-teaching assignments as required.
• Maintain classroom materials and support instructional activities.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Education

Associate degree

48 college credit hours

Para-Pro Assessment

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PARAPROFESSIONAL

Rapides Parish School District Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet (6-8) - Alexandria, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rapides Parish School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5954389

Application Deadline: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

FLSA:Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Meet one of the following eligibility requirements
  
  
  
  • Associate degree;
  
  
  • At least 48 college credit hours; OR
  
  
  • Pass the Para-Pro Assessment
  
  
  
  

REPORTS TO

Principal of School

SUPERVISES

Students

JOB GOAL

To assist teachers with both teaching-related activities and non-teaching assignments

TERM

Nine (9) months or Ten (10) months

SALARY

Paraprofessional Salary Schedule

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The assignment of duties of teacher aides is the responsibility of the principal of the school; consistent with Title I, Special Education, and parish guidelines.

The paraprofessional’s schedule MUST be written, definite, and flexible

• Aides are to report to work as assigned by the principal


• The school day is consistent with that of the They take the same breaks as the teachers


• Any scheduled in-service training activities which concern aides are to be considered a part of the work day


• Aides are to work with assigned teachers according to their plans and under direct supervision of the teacher(s)


• Assist with classroom management such as
  
  
  
  • Reading instructions to pupils
  
  
  • Supervising lessons
  
  
  • Reading stories
  
  
  • Listening to oral reading
  
  
  • Checking seat work
  
  
  • Relieving teachers for conferences or emergencies
  
  
  
  


• Assist with the classroom instructions such as
  
  
  
  • Helping children who have been absent
  
  
  • Supervising individualized programs
  
  
  • Dictating directions such as spelling
  
  
  
  


• Only the teacher diagnoses and prescribes - the aides assist in the treatment prescribed by
  
  
  
  • Working on a one to one basis with children
  
  
  • Working with groups of children
  
  
  • Assisting teachers with responsibilities as they work with activities
  
  
  
  


• Teachers Aides are to be involved in activities such as
  
  
  
  • Checking objective tests
  
  
  • Studying and becoming familiar with all materials to be used in activities to insure their effective use
  
  
  • Learning use and care of audio-visual equipment and materials
  
  
  • Reproducing materials provided by teacher coordinators and supervisors for the use of activities
  
  
  • Organizing and filing all pertinent materials according to skills
  
  
  
  


• Aides are to assist with routine classroom behavior but are not to be responsible for discipline of students


• If duties are assigned for the supervision of children outside the classroom, these must be under the direction of a teacher or professional staff member. Examples: hall, breakfast, bus, etc.


• Understands the principles of child growth and development


• Perform any other duties assigned by evaluator

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18,100 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Bryant Humphrey , Principal


• Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet (6-8)


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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