Paraprofessional

Ouachita Parish School District; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ouachita Parish School District seeks a paraprofessional to support teachers in the classroom under direct supervision. The role assists with instruction, prepares materials, and supports students during lessons.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and being Highly Qualified per state rules: 48 credit hours (6 Math, 9 English/Reading) or an associate degree or Paraprofessional Exam; CPR/First Aid training within 60 days may be required. Driver's license may be requested.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Must be Highly Qualified by means of: a) passing score on the Paraprofessional Exam or b) 48 semester credit hours with 6 hours in Math and 9 hours in English/Reading (3 in English Comp) or c) Associate degree (AA/AS/AAS) from an accredited institution.
• d. Must possess effective written and oral self-expressive skills
• e. Satisfactory completion of Red Cross First Aid Course including CPR within 60 days of employment

Responsibilities

• The paraprofessional will perform duties under the direct supervision of a teacher.
• Assist the teacher with teaching-related activities.
• Carry out delegated activities and assignments as directed by the teacher.
• Work in the classroom in direct involvement with children when planning has been done by the teacher.

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 semester credits with 6 Math and 9 English/Reading

Paraprofessional Exam score (450+)

High school diploma

Written and oral communication skills

Job description

Ouachita Parish School Board has a standing application process that allows individuals to apply for positions, whether there is a vacancy or not. This allows for a pool of applicants should a position become vacant. This application is not posted for a specific location at this time.

Please include a copy of your Associate Degree or higher OR College Transcript with 48 Credit Hours with at least nine credit hours of English, six of Math, and no more than 12 hours of remedial coursework OR ParaPro Praxis (score of 450 or hgher).

We will also need a copy of your Driver's License

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a high school diploma

Must be Highly Qualified by means of:

• a. passing score on the Paraprofessional Exam or
• b. 48 semester credit hours with 6 hours in Math and 9 hours in English/Reading (3 of which has to be in English Comp) or
• c. Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree from a stat-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education
• d. Must possess iffectie written and oral self-expressive skills
• e. Satisfactory Completion of Red Cross First Aid Coure including CPR within 60 days of employment

JOB GOAL:

The paraprofessional will perform his/her duties under the direct supervision of a teacher. The role

of he instructional paraprofessional is to assist the teacher with teaching related activities. The

instructional paraprofessional will assist and support the teacher by carrying our delegated

activities and assignments. In addition to routine duties, the instructional paraprofessional will

work in the classroom in direct involvement with children when the planning has been properly

done by the teacher.