Special Needs Paraeducator: Support Diverse Learners Daily

Jefferson Parish Schools; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional - Special Needs (SNP) at Bonnabel High in Kenner, Louisiana. The role involves instructional and non-instructional tasks to support students with disabilities under teacher supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with health maintenance, behavior support, and classroom activities, with required training provided. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• An Associate Degree OR 48 hours of approved college courses OR Pass ParaPro Praxis and have high school diploma and/or equivalency
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older
• Must be physically capable of implementing health maintenance services for medically fragile, chronically ill, and/or terminally ill students
• Must complete paraprofessional training and specified training for the chronically ill and/or terminally ill student as required by assignment
• Must demonstrate ability to work successfully with medically fragile, chronically ill, terminally ill, and/or severe student behavior problems
• Desirable: Previous experience working with children

Responsibilities

• Assists in the delivery of special education and related services under supervision
• Performs instructional and non-instructional tasks
• Assists with health maintenance and personal care for students with disabilities
• Maintains classroom organization and follows school policies
• Operates A-V equipment and instructional materials as required
• Assists with snack time and supervision
• Supports students during field trips and in the community

Skills

Associate Degree

48 hours college courses

ParaPro Praxis

High school diploma

18 years old

Health maintenance

Paraprofessional training

Behavior management

Education

Associate Degree

48 hours college courses

ParaPro Praxis

High school diploma

Job description

Jefferson Parish Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional - Special Needs (SNP) at Bonnabel High in Kenner, Louisiana. The role involves instructional and non-instructional tasks to support students with disabilities under teacher supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with health maintenance, behavior support, and classroom activities, with required training provided. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.