Special Education Paraeducator — Classroom Support Partner

Jefferson Parish Schools; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Schools Woods Elementary in Kenner, LA, seeks a paraprofessional to assist teachers in supporting students with disabilities. Responsibilities include instructional and non-instructional tasks under supervision, materials prep, and classroom organization.

The role requires an Associate Degree or 48 college hours or passing ParaPro Praxis with a high school diploma or equivalent; candidates must meet age requirements and may need sign language training if assigned to hearing

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 48 college hours or ParaPro Praxis with high school diploma or equivalent.
• 18 years of age or older; 21 years old for employment in high school.
• Willing to participate in paraeducator training and enroll in sign language course if assigned to hearing impaired class.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce skills/concepts.
• Provides instructional leadership when working with substitute teacher.
• Assists with specific skills as required by exceptionality.
• Prepares materials to help meet individual differences.

Education

Associate Degree

48 credits hours

ParaPro Praxis

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jefferson Parish Schools Woods Elementary in Kenner, LA, seeks a paraprofessional to assist teachers in supporting students with disabilities. Responsibilities include instructional and non-instructional tasks under supervision, materials prep, and classroom organization.

The role requires an Associate Degree or 48 college hours or passing ParaPro Praxis with a high school diploma or equivalent; candidates must meet age requirements and may need sign language training if assigned to hearing