Paraprofessional - Special Education - District Wide

Iberville Parish School Board; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Iberville Parish School Board is seeking a Paraprofessional Special Education district-wide to provide instructional assistance to students under the supervision of the principal. The role focuses on supporting teachers and improving student outcomes across classrooms.

The paraprofessional will monitor progress, assist with lessons and materials, and help maintain a safe, structured, and culturally responsive learning environment. 9-month terms and adherence to district policies are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meets highly qualified definition: ParaPro score 450, OR 48 college credits with English/Reading and Math, OR an Associate’s degree.
• Demonstrates competence using a computer.
• Additional criteria may be established by the Iberville Parish School Board.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring student progress in the regular instructional setting and share progress with the teacher.
• Study, review, and become familiar with lessons and concepts in all curriculum areas.
• Assist in the preparation, distribution, and collection of instructional materials.
• Assist in the arrangement and maintenance of an orderly classroom that is age appropriate and culturally sensitive.
• Participate in planning sessions with early childhood teacher at least one time per week.
• Assist in classroom routines and never leave a child unsupervised.
• Teach small group and individual lessons following IEPs and lesson plans.
• Implement behavior management plans and assist with data collection on student behavior.
• Set up, maintain, and operate technology and adaptive devices for instruction.
• Assist students with toileting and personal care as needed, maintain hygiene supplies.
• Escort students between sites and assist with meals and school activities.
• Assist with data collection for assessments and observations.
• Contribute to school-wide programs and attend professional activities as requested.
• Take a leadership role if the lead teacher is absent and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Computer literacy

Student support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Meets highly qualified definition options

Associate’s degree option

Job description

Paraprofessional - Special Education - District Wide JobID: 309

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted:
  2/24/2025
• Location:
  District Wide

TITLE Paraprofessional Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meets the highly qualified definition in one of the following areas.
  • A score of 450 on the ParaPro Assessment. OR
  • Proof of completion of 48 college credit hours including the 18 hour general education requirement which includes English Composition(3) English/Reading(6), and Mathematics (6). OR
  • Earned a two-year Associate’s Degree from a state approved institution.
• Demonstrates competence using a computer.
• Additional criteria as the Board may establish.

REPORTS TO Principal

SUPERVISES Non-applicable

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 9 Months

PAY FACTOR Non-Applicable

JOB GOAL To effectively and efficiently provide instructional assistance to students based on school goals.

REPORTS TO Principal SUPERVISES Non-applicable TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 9 Months PAY FACTOR Non-Applicable JOB GOAL To effectively and efficiently provide instructional assistance to students based on school goals.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with monitoring student progress in the regular instructional setting and sharing progress with the teacher.
• Study, review, and become familiar with lessons and concepts in all curriculum areas.
• Assist in the preparation, distribution, and collection of instructional materials.
• Assist in the arrangement and maintenance of an orderly classroom that is age appropriate and reflects a culturally-sensitive environment. This includes the cleanliness, care, and organization of all classroom supplies and equipment, and preparation of bulletin boards and learning displays.
• Participate in planning sessions with early childhood teacher at least one time per week.
• Assist in classroom routines.
• Never leave a child alone or unsupervised.
• Teach small group and individual lessons in all assigned curriculum areas that follow individual education programs and use lesson plans developed by the teacher or self.
• Implement the individual behavioral management plan using the same strategies, emphasis, and techniques as the teacher, including assisting the teacher with crisis intervention and discipline; assist with collecting and maintaining data about student behavior.
• Set-up, maintain, and operate technology equipment and adaptive devices used for instruction; assist in the instruction of assigned students to use special adaptive and assistive technology equipment for which the paraprofessional has been trained and monitored by specialists identified by the Iberville Parish School Board.
• Assist students with toileting, diaper changing, personal care/hygiene needs, and hygiene instruction; maintain and care for hygiene supplies and equipment as needed.
• Assist assigned students by performing non-complex health procedures as needed
• Assist in the supervision of assigned students at school arrival and departure, recess, field trips, or other assigned duty
• Assist students with breakfast, lunch, and snacks
• Escort students between sites within the school.
• Assist with the collection and compiling of student data including assessments, observations, charting, etc
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of transition programs, plays, and other school-wide programs as requested.
• Participate on committees that engage in special school-Read and research information, attend professional development days, cluster meetings, and conferences for professional growth as requested by principal. Attend home visits, parent meetings, PIE nights, and school functions as required by the principal.wide projects as requested at times other than class time with students.
• Take on a leadership role, in the event the lead teacher is absent
• Maintain confidentiality of students and student data at all times
• Performs any additional duties assigned by the Superintendent and/or evaluator.

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS:

• Maintains good attendance.
• Reports to work on time.
• Displays professional ethics on and off duty.
• Adheres to all Iberville Parish School Board’s Policies
• Reports job-related injuries within 24 hours of work accident to the immediate supervisor.
• Assumes responsibility for implementation of emergency procedures.
• Seeks and maintains a positive attitude of promoting school and community relations.
• Participates in and promotes harmonious working relationships with students, colleagues, parents and community members.
• Attends meetings as directed.
• Serves on task force and decision-making committees, when appropriate.