Special Education Paraeducator - Empower Student Growth

HIGGINS HIGH; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Higgins High in Marrero, LA is seeking a Paraprofessional - Special Needs (SNP) to support instructional staff in meeting diverse student needs. Under teacher supervision, you will perform instructional and non-instructional tasks for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities include reinforcing skills with individuals or small groups, preparing materials, organizing classrooms, supervising lunch and recess as needed, and assisting with medical or personal needs after proper training.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or 48 college hours or ParaPro Praxis with HS diploma/equivalency.
• Age requirement: 18+; 21+ for high school employment.
• Must participate in paraeducator training and sign language course if assigned to hearing impaired class.

Responsibilities

• Works with individuals or small groups to reinforce skills and concepts under teacher supervision.
• Assists with interpreting specific skills as required by exceptionality.
• Prepares materials to support individual differences in learning.
• Helps organize classroom at start of the year and arrange room for activities.
• Maintains discipline and follows school and board policies; attends meetings and trainings.
• Provides assistance for medical or personal needs after proper training.

Skills

Previous experience with children

Education

Associate Degree

Forty-eight (48) hours of college courses

High school diploma/equivalency

Sign language course

Job description

Higgins High in Marrero, LA is seeking a Paraprofessional - Special Needs (SNP) to support instructional staff in meeting diverse student needs. Under teacher supervision, you will perform instructional and non-instructional tasks for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities include reinforcing skills with individuals or small groups, preparing materials, organizing classrooms, supervising lunch and recess as needed, and assisting with medical or personal needs after proper training.