Paraprofessional - SPED O.I.

MATAS ELEMENTARY; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

MATAS ELEMENTARY in Metairie, LA is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional - SPED O.I. to support students with disabilities under teacher supervision.

You will assist with instructional tasks, prepare materials, and manage non-instructional duties to foster a positive learning environment. The role requires minimal qualifications as listed, with strong English communication and the ability to work closely with staff, students, and parents.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to work with students with disabilities under supervision.
• Must be able to follow teacher and school board policies.
• Requires effective communication with staff, students, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual or small groups to reinforce skills.
• Prepares instructional materials and assists with lessons.
• Assists with non-instructional duties such as supervision and attendance.
• Supports students with personal and medical needs after proper training.
• Maintains classroom organization and assists with equipment and supplies.

Skills

Instructional support

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Classroom supervision

Education

Associate Degree

48 college hours

ParaPro Praxis

High school diploma or equivalency

18 years of age or older

21 years of age or older for HS

Sign language training if assigned

Job description

Paraprofessional - SPED O.I.

Jefferson Parish Schools MATAS ELEMENTARY - Metairie, Louisiana

Job Details

Job ID: 5866257

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 03, 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 I s assignment.
• Corrects obj ective 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, rest room, 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 subj ect 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 workshops 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 accep v suggestions for improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Scott Deemer , Principal
• MATAS ELEMENTARY
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]