Special Education Paraprofessional- (VACANT NOW)

Caneview Elementary School; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Caneview Elementary School in Port Allen, Louisiana, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for a 9-month assignment. The paraprofessional will work under the supervision of the classroom teacher in Head Start, Title I, Regular Education or Special Education classrooms, and support students with instructional needs.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, behavior management, personal care tasks as needed, and participation in meetings, while maintaining student

Qualifications

• Must have completed Para-Pro qualifications (ETS Para-Pro Assessment) or equivalent, or college credits meeting Head Start requirements.
• Experience or capability to assist in Head Start, Title I, Regular Education and Special Education settings.
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality and follow classroom procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists in meeting instructional needs under direction of classroom teacher.
• Interacts with students to support learning and behavior management.
• Assists with personal care, equipment handling, and health-related duties as required.
• Attends meetings and IEP conferences when requested.
• Maintains classroom equipment, organizes materials, and ensures confidentiality.

Job description

West Baton Rouge Parish School System Caneview Elementary School - Port Allen, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

Special Education Paraprofessional- (VACANT NOW)

West Baton Rouge Parish School System Caneview Elementary School - Port Allen, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in West Baton Rouge Parish

Job Details

• Job ID: 5956930
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Oct 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Paraprofessional (Head Start, Title I, Regular Education, and Special Education)

Location: Site Level School

Reports To: School Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: Per WBR Salary Schedule

Terms of Employment: 9 Months

GENERAL OVERVIEW

The paraprofessional working in Head Start, Title I, Regular Education or Special Education classrooms shall work directly with
students under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher to assist with the effective management/instruction of the
class/classes to which he or she is assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in meeting the instructional needs of the students under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Interacts appropriately with students, and assists in creating an environment conducive to learning
• Helps students with personal possessions
• Assists in maintaining discipline standards according to the regulations of the school system and the assigned teacher
• Assists with handling of specialized equipment, computer, software, assistive language devices, etc. as directed by the classroom teacher
• Attends faculty meetings, parent conferences/meetings, and IEP meetings when requested
• Assists in maintaining classroom equipment and assists in keeping materials of instruction organized and clean
• Maintains student confidentiality
• Accompanies students to other classes, the restroom, recess, etc.
• Assists with feeding, diapering, and toileting, as well as other custodial or health-related duties as required for Head Start students and students with disabilities*
• Makes necessary wheelchair/equipment adjustments and positioning needed throughout the school day*
• Lifts and moves students as necessary*
• Assists in meeting the medical needs of students with disabilities: catheterization, administration of medication, etc. after proper training is provided*
• Becomes knowledgeable of and assists with the implementation of appropriate educational programs/standard
• Participates in grade level/subject areas meetings and /professional development activities
• Other duties as assigned

* Specific to Paraprofessionals assigned to Head Start, Special Education classes or to other Paraprofessionals
who serve in Regular Education or Title I classes that are a part of the Special Education Inclusion program.

PERSONAL TRAITS

Exhibits competency in the following areas:

• Poise and self-confidence
• Enthusiasm and optimism
• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Willingness to implement recommendations
• Acceptable speech and grammar
• Effective communication with students
• Discreet handling of confidential information
• Effective communication with colleagues and other adults

Unbiased attitude regarding race, sex, creed, religion or disability

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly Qualified: Must have accomplished at least one of the following:
• Passed the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Para-Pro Assessment (ETS Para-Pro Assessment #0755) with a passing score of 450; or
• Completed two years of full-time study (48 semester credit hours) from a state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education (as defined by requirements in No Child Left Behind legislation) with 9 hours of ELA and 9 hours of Math coursework;or
• Earned an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree from a state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education that includes 9 hours of ELA and 9 hours of Math coursework
• Non-Highly Qualified: (Head Start Only)
• A high school graduate of GED
• At least twenty years of age
• Score at tenth grade level on the California Achievement Test or other test as designated.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $25,275 Per Year

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Barbara Burke
• 3761 Rosedale Road
• Port Allen, Louisiana 70767
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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