SpEd Paraprofessional

Job Vacancy:
Special Education Self-Contained Paraprofessional (Full-Time)

Base

Location:

Bastrop High School 402 Highland Avenue Bastrop, Louisiana 71220

Subject Area:
Health & PE

Grade Level(s):
PreK-12th Grades

Position Overview:

The Special Education Self-Contained Paraprofessional assists certified teachers in providing instructional, behavioral, and personal support services to students with exceptionalities in a self-contained special education setting. The paraprofessional works directly with students individually and in small groups to support academic achievement, social-emotional development, behavioral interventions, and daily living skills in accordance with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This position requires maintaining a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment while working collaboratively with teachers, administrators, related service providers, and families.

Employment Details:
Full-Time Classified Position

Reports to:

School Principal, Special Education Supervisors, and Assigned Classroom Teacher(s) Application Window:
July 6, 2026 – July 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (until position is filled)

How to Apply:

Complete the Morehouse Parish School Board's online application for Classified Positions at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applicants should upload:

- Detailed Resume - Official or Unofficial College Transcript(s) - Passing Para Pro Assessment Score Report (if applicable) - Any additional documentation supporting qualifications, certifications, training, or experience

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist the teacher with implementing instructional activities aligned with students' IEPs.

- Provide academic support through individual and small-group instruction.

- Support students with functional, communication, social, behavioral, and life-skills development.

- Implement behavior intervention plans and positive behavior support strategies as directed.

- Assist with classroom organization, preparation of instructional materials, and recordkeeping.

- Supervise students in classrooms, cafeterias, hallways, playgrounds, buses, community-based settings, and during school-sponsored activities.

- Monitor and document student performance, behavior, and progress as directed by the teacher.

- Assist students with personal care needs when required, including toileting, feeding, hygiene, dressing, and mobility assistance.

- Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and information.

- Participate in training, staff meetings, and professional development activities as required.

- Perform other duties assigned by the classroom teacher, principal, or Special Education Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the Highly Qualified Paraprofessional requirements established under federal and state guidelines. Eligibility Requirements:
Candidates must meet one (1) of the following:
1. Pass the Para Pro Assessment with a score of 450 or higher; OR 2. Complete at least two years of full-time study (48 semester credit hours) at a state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education; OR 3. Earn an Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from a state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education.

Applicants with college credit should preferably have completed:

- 3 credit hours of English Composition - 6 credit hours of English/Reading - 6 credit hours of Mathematics

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with students with disabilities. Knowledge of behavior intervention strategies and classroom management techniques. Experience assisting with students requiring academic, behavioral, communication, or personal care support. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, staff, and families.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The employee must regularly:

- Stand and walk for extended periods throughout…