PARAPROFESSIONAL - ECSE

Rapides Parish School District; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapides Parish School District is hiring a paraprofessional for Cherokee Elementary (PK-5) in Alexandria, LA. The role supports teachers with teaching-related activities and non-teaching tasks, under direct supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and offers a nine or ten month term and a salary of $18,100 per year. The assistant helps with reading, classroom management, and individual or group support, aligning with Title I and special education guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Eligible with an associate degree, 48 college credit hours, or passing the Para-Pro Assessment.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with teaching-related activities and non-teaching assignments.
• Support paraprofessional duties as assigned by the principal.
• Work with students in PK-5 under teacher supervision.
• Follow school policies and Title I / Special Education guidelines.
• Maintain a written, definite, and flexible schedule.
• Coordinate with classroom teachers on reading, supervision, and conferences.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

48 college credit hours

Para-Pro Assessment

Job description

PARAPROFESSIONAL - ECSE

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5966179

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

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

Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

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

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