Special Education Paraprofessional: Inspire Students

KERNER ELEMENTARY; Jean Lafitte (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerner Elementary in Lafitte, LA is seeking a Special Education paraeducator to support instructional staff and assist students with disabilities. The role involves both instructional and non-instructional duties, under teacher supervision, to help meet individual student needs.

The position emphasizes instructional support, material preparation, and classroom organization, with eligibility requirements including multiple qualification paths and a focus on collaboration with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include an Associate Degree or 48 hours of approved college coursework, or equivalent ParaPro Praxis.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older; twenty-one (21) for high school employment.
• Pass ParaPro Praxis and have high school diploma or equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce skills and concepts.
• Assists with instruction under teacher supervision and handles non-instructional tasks as needed.
• Prepares instructional materials and adapts reading materials for diverse learners.
• Helps organize classroom at the start of the year and maintains classroom procedures.

Education

Associate Degree

48 semester hours of college coursework

ParaPro Praxis

High school diploma/equivalency

Job description

Kerner Elementary in Lafitte, LA is seeking a Special Education paraeducator to support instructional staff and assist students with disabilities. The role involves both instructional and non-instructional duties, under teacher supervision, to help meet individual student needs.

The position emphasizes instructional support, material preparation, and classroom organization, with eligibility requirements including multiple qualification paths and a focus on collaboration with staff and families.