PARAPROFESSIONAL

Cherokee Elementary (PK-5); Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Elementary (PK-5) in Alexandria, LA is seeking a paraprofessional to support classroom instruction and non-teaching tasks under the supervision of the principal. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with options including an associate degree or ParaPro assessment.

The role offers nine or ten months of work with a salary of $18,100 per year, and aligns with the school calendar.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Alternative: an associate degree, 48 college credits, or Para-Pro Assessment.
• Experience supporting teachers in a classroom is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with teaching-related activities and non-teaching tasks.
• Supervise students and maintain classroom order.
• Prepare instructional materials and organize classroom resources.
• Support with reading and instructional activities as needed.
• Follow school schedules and directives from teachers.

Skills

Classroom support

Student supervision

Instructional aide

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

48 college credits

Para-Pro Assessment

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

PARAPROFESSIONAL

Rapides Parish School District Cherokee Elementary (PK-5) - Alexandria, Louisiana

Job Details

Job ID: 5966173

Application Deadline: Oct 26, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

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 teachers; 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

• Amber Spurgeon , PRincipal
• Cherokee Elementary (PK-5)
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]