Special Education Co-Teacher & Para Advocate

Discoveryhsf; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (BROD) in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Special Education Co-Teacher/Paraprofessional to support students with special needs alongside the special education lead teacher in general and special education settings.

The role emphasizes providing accommodations, collaborating with teachers and school leaders, and advocating for student needs. A job-related Associate or Bachelor’s degree is required; position is available now.

Qualifications

• Must have a job-related Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
• Partner with the special education lead teacher in general and special education classrooms.
• Experience delivering a variety of accommodations in multiple settings is an asset.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and school leaders and advocate for student needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special needs in classrooms.
• Partner with the special education lead teacher.
• Implement accommodations and supports for students.
• Advocate for individual student needs and progress.

Skills

Collaboration

Advocacy

Classroom support

Accommodations

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (BROD) in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Special Education Co-Teacher/Paraprofessional to support students with special needs alongside the special education lead teacher in general and special education settings.

The role emphasizes providing accommodations, collaborating with teachers and school leaders, and advocating for student needs. A job-related Associate or Bachelor’s degree is required; position is available now.