Paraprofessional - Pre-K

Ascension Parish School Board; Saint Amant (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Parish School Board is seeking a Paraprofessional for Pre-K at Lake Primary School in Saint Amant, LA. Immediate starting date. Responsibilities include assisting the teacher, implementing readiness activities, and supporting classroom routines.

The role requires ParaPro eligibility or equivalent education (two years college/Associate’s or CDA) and computer literacy. Non-Exempt, 180-day assignment, with salary grade PARA 3 or PARA 4.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years old.
• Must pass the ETS Para-Pro Assessment with a score of 450 or higher.
• Optionally: two years of college with 48 semester hours, including general education requirements.
• Optionally: an Associate’s Degree or CDA credential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in implementing readiness concepts for pre-K students.
• Support classroom routines and activities per teacher instructions.
• Maintain records and assist with instructional materials and data collection.
• Provide supervision and ensure safety and order in the classroom.

Skills

ParaPro assessment

Computer-literate

Age 20+

Physical exam

Education

Two years college (48 sem hrs)

Associate’s degree

CDA

Job description

Paraprofessional - Pre-K

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Job Details

Job ID: 5952502
Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2026 12:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Ascension Parish School Board

Job Description

I.

JOB TITLE:

Paraprofessional - Pre-K

JOB TYPE:

551EC

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Principal, Teacher or Designated Program Personnel

PAY GRADE:

PARA 3 or PARA 4

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

ASSIGNMENT PERIOD

180 days

II. SUMMARY OF POSITION’S PURPOSE

Assists the teacher in implementing a program which ensures a smooth transitionbetween home and school and introduces readiness concepts to the pre-school aged childby performing duties assigned by the teacher.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of twenty (20) years old
• Highly Qualified
  • 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, theparaprofessional must complete a total of 15 hours of general education requirements thatinclude English Composition (3), English/Reading (6), and Mathematics (6). For theremaining 33 hours of coursework, acceptance of credit for a course shown on a transcriptfrom an approved higher education institution is left to school district discretion inaddressing the needs of the specific job. Discipline-specific electives may include as manyas 12 hours of developmental (remedial)course; or
  • 3. Earned an Associate’s Degree from a state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education; or
  • 4. Hold a Child Development Associate Certification (CDA)
    
• Must be computer-literate.
• Must pass physical exam prior to employment.

IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs duties under the direct supervision of the assigned teacher(s). Duties mayinclude, but shall not be limited to, implementing activities (small group and/orindividual), toileting/hygiene procedures, record keeping, and preparation ofinstructional materials and activities.
• Assists the students with activities as directed by the teacher(s).
• Assists and supports the students’ instructional process as planned by the teacher(s),including, gathering and recording of observational data
• Assists in classroom routines (i.e., taking daily attendance, the collection and recordingof monies received from students in the class.)
• Supports the teacher in the implementation of the established classroom managementplan and actively supervises students.
• Adheres to policy and procedures set forth by each individual school for schedules,break time, lunchtime, and duty
• Attends meetings as requested by teacher or administrative personnel.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate respectful, harmonious relationship withadministration, school faculty, other employees, students, and community
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all personal information and educational recordsconcerning children, youth, and their families. Paraprofessionals must refrain from accessing,discussing, or disclosing anything outside the scope of employment unless authorized byimmediate supervisor.
• Observes professional ethics as prescribed by the employee’s profession and in accordancewith state law and Board policy.
• Participates in professional growth activities such as Professional Development Day(s),seminars, conferences, workshops for the improvement of knowledge and skills relating to best practices.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or by Superintendent.

NOTE: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of theposition. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. Allcertified and other professional personnel are annually evaluated in writing. The AscensionParish School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]