Special Education Paraprofessional: Student Support & Care

Applitrack; Woodlawn (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

East Baton Rouge Parish School System seeks a paraprofessional to assist in a special education setting, supporting students with disabilities. Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, aiding with self-help, behavior management, and assistive devices under teacher supervision.

Assists students with physical disabilities, including transfers, feeding, and personal care; supervises students during the day; maintains confidentiality and participates in staff development.

Qualifications

• Proficient in general computer use and email communications.
• Completes required education prerequisites or exams for Parapro eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of classroom equipment.
• Assists teachers in maintaining administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assists students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assists students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene; including catheterization, after proper training is provided
• Helps manage the behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative need.
• Works with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Helps supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keeps teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participates in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Maintains a professional level of confidentiality concerning personnel and students.
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies.
• Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies.
• Demonstrates the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations.

Skills

Computer literacy

Email usage

Education

High school diploma or GED; 2 years college; Associate's degree; Parapro Exam 450

Job description

East Baton Rouge Parish School System seeks a paraprofessional to assist in a special education setting, supporting students with disabilities. Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, aiding with self-help, behavior management, and assistive devices under teacher supervision.

Assists students with physical disabilities, including transfers, feeding, and personal care; supervises students during the day; maintains confidentiality and participates in staff development.