SPED Paraprofessional

Calcasieu-Parish-School-Board; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Calcasieu Parish School Board is hiring a SPED Paraprofessional for Pearl Watson Elementary in Lake Charles, LA. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with options including ParaPro exam score, an Associate’s degree, or two years of college credit.

Applicants must be able to build positive relationships with school staff, state and federal agencies, and the public. A background check will be completed after an employment recommendation, and fingerprinting is not required to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Passing score on the ParaPro exam, OR an Associate’s degree, OR two years of full-time college credit.
• Must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with school stakeholders, state and federal agencies and the general public.
• Background check will be done upon employment recommendation; fingerprinting is not required to apply.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ParaPro exam passing score

Associate’s degree

Two years of college credit

Job description

SPED Paraprofessional

Calcasieu Parish School Board PEARL WATSON ELEM - Lake Charles, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5929311
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

High school diploma or equivalent is required. In addition, applicants must have

• Passing score on the ParaPro exam, OR
• Associate’s degree, OR
• Two years of full time college credit.

Must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with school stakeholders, state and federal agencies and the general public. The background check will be done upon employment recommendation. You are not required to be fingerprinted to apply.

DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Position Type: Full-Time