Paraprofessional - Multisensory Therapeutic Para

DOUGLASS COMMUNITY SCHOOL; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

A local educational institution in Gretna, Louisiana, is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist with instructional tasks for disabled students and support their needs. Responsibilities include working closely with the instructional staff, preparing educational materials, organizing classrooms, and attending to the physical and medical needs of students. Candidates should hold an Associate Degree or equivalent college courses and be at least 18 years old. A supportive work environment is provided, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must agree to participate in paraeducator training.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructional staff with students in a school setting.
• Help with specific skills for disabled students under supervision.
• Support the physical and medical needs of students after training.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience with children

Education

Associate Degree or 48 hours of approved college courses

Pass ParaPro Praxis

Job description

Paraprofessional - Multisensory Therapeutic Para

Jefferson Parish Schools DOUGLASS COMMUNITY SCHOOL - Gretna, Louisiana

Job Details

Job ID: 5656721

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Job Description

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Special Education paraeducator assists one or more members of the instructional staff in carrying out his/her job responsibilities by performing instructional or non-instruction tasks for disabled students. Instructional tasks are performed under the teacher's supervision. Noninstructional tasks include clerical, monitorial technical, and other general duties.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Instructional

• Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce skills/ concepts.
• Provides instructional leadership when working with substitute teacher.
• Assists with specific skills (e.g., interpreting, etc.) as required by exceptionality.
• Prepares materials to help meet individual differences such as rewriting reading materials for less able readers, taping reading assignments for dictated materials, etc.

B. Non-Instructional

• Helps organize classroom at beginning of the school year.
• Arranges room for instructional activities.
• Becomes familiar with and follows all regulations and policies of the school and school board.
• Attends faculty meetings when requested.
• Helps provide assistance for the physical needs of students with disabilities after proper training is provided.
• Helps provide assistance for the medical needs of students with disabilities, e.g., catheterization, etc., after proper training is provided.
• Attends and participates in pre-service and inservice workshops as mandated by Board policy.
• Follows daily schedule, informing assigned teacher of any changes made by the administrator in work schedule.
• Collects monies, takes attendance and completes absence and illness reports.
• Inventories, labels, and files materials which pertain to the individual assistant's assignment.
• Corrects objective tests and written assignments, records information on test booklets, in roll books and on health forms.
• Assists with snack time.
• Helps students with personal possessions; accompanies students to office, first aid room, restroom, etc.
• Maintains discipline standards according to the regulations of the school system and the assigned teacher(s).
• Relieves assigned teachers for conferences and emergencies.
• Obtains, secures, sets up and operates A-V equipment and other instructional materials.
• Sets up centers for work materials, listening stations, etc.
• Performs assigned limited non- instructional duties such as lunchroom supervision, playground supervision, bus duty, and other tasks assigned by the principal.
• Performs all other related duties as required by the principal.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/HOURS WORKED

• A Special Education paraeducator is required to work in a school setting, climate-controlled environment adhering to School Board energy policy and in the outside areas which are subject to climate extremes.
• Work day is consistent with teacher hours at assigned school.
• Work day may be adjusted for Board-approved summer schedule/emergencies.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Communication must be in standard English both orally and in writing.
• Communication must be commensurate with age and skill of listener.
• Must be able to accurately compile and access data, summarize information, and provide written report to supervisor.
• Telephone, copy machine, classroom computer, audio-visual aids.

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT

• Sitting is required part of each work day.
• Standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting is sometimes required.
• Physically transfer, restrain or position students.
• Transfer and maneuver equipment when required.
• Able to provide own transportation to school or workshop sites.
• Must be able to perform non-complex healthcare procedures if required for those students in need of such services.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT

• Must understand written and verbal instructions from teacher or administrators.
• Must be able to become familiar with all curriculum in assigned classes.
• Must have the ability to work independently with students.

HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT

• Must be able to work compatibly with students, teachers, school personnel, and parents.
• Must be able to respond positively to supervision and to accept suggestions for improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Degree or
• Forty-eight (48) hours of approved college courses or
• Pass ParaPro Praxis and have high school diploma and/or equivalency.
• 18 years of age or older.
• 21 years of age or older for employment in high school.
• Must agree to participate in paraeducator training and enroll in sign language course if assigned to hearing impaired class.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience working with children.

Compensation

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPSchools also offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Scott Robichaux , Principal
• DOUGLASS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]