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West Baton Rouge Parish School System
Special Education Paraprofessional
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$32,075 / year median in Louisiana
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Special Education Paraprofessional West Baton Rouge Parish School System - 5.0 Brusly, LA Job Details Full-time $25,275 a year 7 hours ago Qualifications General academic student support Student supervision Associate of Applied Science Confidential information handling Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Toileting assistance Physical assistance for special education students Assistive technology support for students Curriculum implementation Working with students Cleaning Wheelchairs Catheterization Paraprofessional Certification Feeding for children Childcare medication administration Patient incontinence care assistance School policy and procedure enforcement Associate's degree Student engagement classroom management Medical treatment implementation Entry level Meal assistance Full Job Description Paraprofessional (Head Start, Title I, Regular Education, and Special Education)
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9 MonthsGENERAL 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.