Paraprofessional - Sped Generic

WOODLAND WEST SCHOOL; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

WOODLAND WEST SCHOOL in Harvey, Louisiana, seeks a Paraprofessional - Sped Generic to assist the Pre-Kindergarten classroom. The role focuses on supporting the teacher with instruction, guiding students through daily activities, and helping maintain a safe, organized learning environment.

Qualified candidates have an Associate Degree or 48 college hours, pass the ParaPro Praxis, and are at least 18 years old. The position is full-time and requires reliable, student-centered communication.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively in English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to support and encourage children throughout the day.
• Assist the teacher with instruction and classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Interact with students to support and encourage them.
• Assist the teacher with daily routines (breakfast, small groups, outdoor play).
• Assist in assessing students' progress and planning weekly curriculum.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom support

Education

Associate Degree

48 college hours

ParaPro Praxis

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Telephone

Copy machine

Job description

Paraprofessional - Sped Generic

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Job Details

Job ID: 5963723

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Job Description

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The essential role of the Pre-Kindergarten Paraeducator is to assist the teacher with instruction responsibilities .

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Interact, support and encourage children throughout the day.
• Assist the teacher in implementing all components of the daily routine (breakfast, small group, outdoor play).
• Assist the teacher in assessing students' progress.
• Participate in weekly curriculum planning.
• Instruct students in the appropriate use of classroom materials and equipment.
• Assist the teacher with classroom management and in developing the students' problem solving skills.
• Assist the teacher in preparing materials for daily/weekly activities.
• Participate in school visits.
• Assist the teacher with the registration and screening of applicants.
• Attend regularly scheduled pre-kindergarten staff development activities as required by program guideline.
• Reports to assigned duties involving pre-kindergarten children (breakfast, small group, outdoor play).
• Assist the teacher in maintaining a safe and clean learning environment.
• Assist the teacher with beginning and end of the day procedures.
• To work with individual, small and/or large group of students.
• To assist pre-kindergarten students in following the instructions of the teacher.
• To provide instructional leadership whén working with a substitute teacher.
• Notifies the principal or designated person of impending absences.
• Maintains CPR certification.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the principal and Early Childhood Coordinator.

WORK ENVIRONENT/HOURS WORKED:

• A pre-kindergarten 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 subj ect to climate extremes.
• Work day is consisteht with teacher hours at assigned school .

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Must have ability to accurately give and receive information and must be able to communicate successfully and pleasantly with students, school personnel, and prekindergarten program personnel.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Telephone, copy machine, classroom computer, audio-visual equipment and other appropriate technology.

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT:

• Standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting up to ten (10) pounds is sometimes required.
• Must be able to operate classroom equipment.
• Must have sufficient mobility to move to various locations on the school site.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT:

• Must be able to plan and implement appropriate education activities that support the teacher's plans.
• Must understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.
• Must keep accurate, up-to-date records and give precise instructions.
• Must be able to comply with state and parish regulations and pre-kindergarten program guidelines.
• Must be able to utilize effective classroom management techniques.
• Must be able to work compatibly with students, teachers, school personnel, parents, and pre-kindergarten program personnel.
• Must be able to respond positively to supervision and to accept suggestions for improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• An Associate Degree OR
• Forty-eight (48) hours of approved colleges courses OR
• Pass ParaPro Praxis and have high school diploma and/or equivalency.
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Satisfactory performance in interview.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

• Experience working with children.
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood.
• Experience working with adults.
• Ability to adapt to various working environments.

Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Latonga Toney , Principal
• WOODLAND WEST SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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