Special Needs Paraeducator: Hands-On Student Support

TRUMAN SCHOOL; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

TRUMAN SCHOOL in Marrero, Louisiana is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional - Special Needs to assist in delivering special education services under the supervision of teachers and professionals. The role involves instructional and non-instructional duties to support students with disabilities within their class ratio.

Responsibilities include aiding individual or small groups, preparing instructional materials, managing daily activities, and assisting with health maintenance after proper

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 48 college hours or ParaPro Praxis with HS diploma/equivalency.
• Eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be physically capable of implementing health maintenance services for medically fragile, chronically ill, or terminally ill students.
• Must complete paraprofessional training and training for chronically ill/terminally ill students as required by assignment.
• Must demonstrate ability to work with medically fragile and behaviorally challenging students.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual or small groups to reinforce skills.
• Provides instructional support under supervision of a teacher.
• Assists with health maintenance and daily living tasks as trained.
• Sets up materials and maintains classroom organization.
• Relieves assigned teachers for conferences or emergencies.

Education

Associate Degree

Forty-eight hours of approved college courses

Pass ParaPro Praxis

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

TRUMAN SCHOOL in Marrero, Louisiana is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional - Special Needs to assist in delivering special education services under the supervision of teachers and professionals. The role involves instructional and non-instructional duties to support students with disabilities within their class ratio.

Responsibilities include aiding individual or small groups, preparing instructional materials, managing daily activities, and assisting with health maintenance after proper