PARAPROFESSIONAL

Acadian Elementary (PK-5); Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadian Elementary (PK-5) in Alexandria, LA is seeking a Paraprofessional to support teachers and students. The role involves assisting with teaching-related activities and non-teaching tasks, under the supervision of the principal and classroom teachers.

The position follows a nine or ten month term, with a salary according to the Paraprofessional Salary Schedule. Immediate starting date is available, with a typical school-day aligned to teachers’ schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Eligibility options include an Associate degree, or at least 48 college credit hours, or passing the Para-Pro Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with teaching-related activities and non-teaching assignments.
• The paraprofessional’s schedule must be written, definite, and flexible; report to work as assigned by the principal.
• Assist with classroom management such as reading instructions, supervising lessons, and reading stories.
• Assist with classroom instructions and one-to-one or small-group student support.
• Support teachers with materials, testing, and maintaining organized classroom records.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

48 college credit hours

Para-Pro Assessment

Job description

PARAPROFESSIONAL

Rapides Parish School District Acadian Elementary (PK-5) - Alexandria, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5911081
Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 01, 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 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

• Shannon McCue , Principal
• Acadian Elementary (PK-5)
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]