Special Education Paraprofessional Moderate/Severe Classroom

Northwood High School; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood High School in Shreveport, Louisiana is seeking a Classified Special Ed Paraprofessional to support moderate/severe classroom needs and medical accommodations. The role covers instructional assistance, health procedures, and behavior support across inclusive, resource, and self-contained settings.

Responsibilities include implementing IHPs, logging health data, assisting with physical development activities, and collaborating with teachers to support IEP goals.

Qualifications

• Must have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent and must meet one of the additional requirements below.
• Pass the teacher/paraprofessional assessment test with a score of 450 or higher
• Associate degree or higher (official transcripts are required)

Responsibilities

• Performs health procedures and implements Individual Health Plans as applicable.
• Supports instructional plans and maintains logs of student progress and health data.
• Provides routine supervision in classrooms, cafeterias, halls, and during field trips.
• Assists in lifting/positioning students and assisting with physical development activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information as required by policy.

Skills

Health procedures

Educational support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Teacher/Paraprofessional assessment score 450+

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Northwood High School in Shreveport, Louisiana is seeking a Classified Special Ed Paraprofessional to support moderate/severe classroom needs and medical accommodations. The role covers instructional assistance, health procedures, and behavior support across inclusive, resource, and self-contained settings.

Responsibilities include implementing IHPs, logging health data, assisting with physical development activities, and collaborating with teachers to support IEP goals.