Paraprofessional - Sped Para

Jefferson Parish Schools; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Schools - Birney Elementary in Metairie, LA seeks a Paraprofessional to support instructional staff for students with disabilities. Responsibilities include small-group instruction, material prep, and non-instructional duties; strong emphasis on following policies and collaborating with teachers.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, and completion of ParaPro or related coursework, with age requirements and training opportunities in sign language as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 48 college credits or ParaPro Praxis requirement.
• Age requirements: 18+; 21+ for high school employment.
• Willingness to participate in paraeducator training and sign language course.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual or small groups to reinforce skills.
• Prepares materials to meet individual differences (reading, etc.).
• Organizes classroom, attends meetings, and follows policies.
• Assists with physical and medical needs after training.
• Performs lunchroom/playground supervision and other duties as assigned.
• Relieves teachers for conferences and emergencies.

Skills

Standard English communication

Data compilation and reporting

A-V equipment handling

Education

Associate Degree

48 hours of approved college courses

Pass ParaPro Praxis and high school diploma/equivalency

18 years of age or older

21 years of age or older for high school employment

Sign language course if assigned to hearing impaired class

Job description

Paraprofessional - Sped Para

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Job Details

Job ID: 5923580
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

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 monos, 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

• Ninon Ledesma , Principal
• BIRNEY ELEMENTARY
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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