Paraprofessional

Ouachita Parish School District; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ouachita Parish School District is seeking a Paraprofessional in West Monroe, LA. The position supports instructional staff by assisting with classroom activities and following teacher guidance.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and meet the ParaPro qualification options, including exam or college credit hours. Applicants should provide documentation such as transcripts or a degree, and a copy of a driver's license may be required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• High qualification by passing Paraprofessional Exam or 48 credit hours with 6 Math and 9 English (or equivalent).
• Copy of Driver's License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with instructional activities in the classroom.
• Support the teacher by carrying out delegated tasks and assignments.
• Work in the classroom in direct involvement with children as planned by the teacher.

Skills

English/Reading comprehension

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 credit hours with 6 Math & 9 English

Job description

Ouachita Parish School District OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM - West Monroe, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 4978926
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 10, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required