Special Education Co-Teacher/Paraprofessional

Kenner-Discovery-Health-Sciences-Academy-3; 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

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Job Id:575

# of Openings:1

Special Education Co-Teacher

Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (BROD) is a newly authorized Type 2 Charter that is part of the Discovery Schools Charter Management Organization. We are excited to bring Discovery education to the Baton Rouge area through our second corporate partnership with Ochsner Health. The school opened in August for the 2023-24 school year, starting with grades PreK4 - 4th and will eventually educate students in grades PreK - 8th at full capacity.

Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy seeks Special Education Co-Teacher/Paraprofessional with a job-related Associate or Bachelor’s degree. This individual will partner with the special education lead teacher in the general and special education class setting supporting children with special needs in classrooms. Experience with delivering a variety of accommodations in multiple settings is an asset. Ability to collaborate with various teachers and school leaders and to be a strong advocate for student needs is required. School-related experience is desired. Position available now.

Discovery Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, and/or age.