Paraprofessional ages 6-21

Ascension Parish School Board; Prairieville (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Parish School Board seeks a Paraprofessional for students aged 6–21 at Lakeside Primary School in Prairieville, Louisiana. The role supports the Special Education Teacher and implements instructional strategies in line with IEP goals.

Starting date is immediate; assignment spans 180 days with non-exempt status. Candidates must be at least 20 years old and meet state qualifications, including ParaPro assessed score or higher education options.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 20 and high suitability for paraeducator role.
• Candidate must meet paraprofessional qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Education Teacher in meeting IEP goals.
• Provide classroom support and help implement instructional strategies.

Skills

Twenty years old minimum

Highly Qualified

Education

Two years college coursework (48 credit hours)

Associate’s degree

Job description

Paraprofessional ages 6-21

Ascension Parish Schools Lakeside Primary School - Prairieville, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5946171

Application Deadline: Oct 14, 2026 12:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Ascension Parish School Board

Job Description

I.

JOB TITLE:

Paraprofessional 6 - 21 yrs

JOB TYPE:

551A

551B

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Principal, Teacher or Designated Program Personnel

PAY GRADE:

PARA 4 or PARA 6

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

ASSIGNMENT PERIOD

180 days

II. SUMMARY OF POSITION’S PURPOSE

Assists the Special Education Teacher in meeting the goals set forth for students in their Individualized Education Programs.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

• Miniumum of twenty (20) years old
• Highly Qualified

Requirements:

• 1. Pass the ETS Para-Pro Assessment – Score 450; or
• 2. Completed two (2) years (48 semester credit hours) from state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education; *Within the forty-eight semester hours, the paraprofessional must complete a total of 15 hours of general education requirements that include English Composition (3), English/Reading (6), and Mathematics (6). For the remaining 33 hours of coursework, acceptance of credit for a course shown on a transcript from an approved higher education institution is left to school district discretion in addressing the needs of the specific job. Discipline-specific electives may include as many as 12 hours of developmental (remedial) course; or
• 3. Earned an Associate’s Degree from a state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education.

IV. REQUIREMENTS

• Physically able to perform Essential Job Duties.
• Computer literate.
• Must pass physical exam prior to employment.
• Mandatory training is required in specific areas. These areas may include, but shall not be limited to:

• Instructional Strategies/Techniques
• CPR/Non-Complex Health Procedures
• CPI
• Ethics
• ADA Requirements
• Child Specific Medical Needs

V.