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Jefferson Parish

HEAD START TEACHER ASSISTANT (6700)

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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

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EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL EIGHT
(8)
CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM - HEAD START.
This employment list will also be used for future
EAST AND WEST
Jefferson vacancies in this Department as they occur.
Note:
For this position, 22 pay periods of the year will be 40-hour work weeks . 4 pay periods (2 pay periods at beginning of fiscal year and 2 pay periods at fiscal year-end) will be 35-hour work weeks . Non-exempt from overtime compensation. May be required to adjust schedule to include occasional different starting and stopping times based upon the needs of the service. May require occasional evening and weekend work. Will be required to work whatever hours are necessary to satisfactorily perform the duties and demands of the position.

Employee assists the Head Start Teacher in planning and implementing daily program including schedules, routines, and lesson plans for the total development of a group of pre-school age children. Responsibilities include supervising the children and assessing their progress, performing specific teaching activities, preparing room for meals and rest periods, visiting participants' homes, and maintaining related records. Also, assumes responsibilities of teacher when necessary. Applicants proficient in English and Spanish (i.e., fluent in both languages) are encouraged to apply. Applicants must meet one (1) of the following: I. Current enrollment in a certification program for a Child Development Associate (CDA) or State-awarded equivalent certificate. II. Completion of a certification program for a Child Development Associate (CDA) or State-awarded equivalent certificate. III. Possession of an Associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college. IV. Current enrollment in an Associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college. Must be able to pass a state background check with no felony convictions and no misdemeanor convictions deemed relevant to work performed in this classification. Any conviction listed in the Louisiana Child Protection Act (Louisiana R.S. 15:587.1) is considered disqualifying, unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with the application. (ENTRANCE
AND PROMOTIONAL
) The examination will consist of a Rating of Training and Experience weighted 100%. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.
JOB POSTING NO. 6700-09A DATE
08/22/08
RE-OPENED:
01/07/21
AMENDED:
08/28/26