Special Education; Students ities Paraprofessional Course

Position: Special Education (Students With Exceptionalities) Paraprofessional Course
To be considered for Special Education (Students with Exceptionalities) Aide positions in our school system, you must be at least 20 years old and applicants are required to complete the SWE Paraprofessional Course before completing an application for a job.

This course consists of classroom instruction, tests, and NCI training (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention). Course participants are required to obtain CPR (infant, child, and adult) and First Aid certification. CPR and First Aid classes will be offered. Prior to receiving a course completion certificate, participants must provide copies of these credentials. The cost of the SWE Paraprofessional Course is $65. Once hired with our school system, you may request reimbursement for this fee.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.

For further course information, contact Kendra Thompson mpson. Should you have questions about registration, please contact Debbie Perrin rin or  ext. 5828.

If you are Interested in becoming a Paraprofessional but need more time or if the upcoming course does not work with your schedule, fill out a Paraprofessional Interest Form with your contact info and be notified when a new course opens up.

Interested applicants should register for one of the upcoming courses.

March 2025 Course
- Brooks Curriculum Center

Location:

Brooks Curriculum Center

2544 Sgt. Alfred Drive

Slidell, LA 70458

Dates/Times:

ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL CLASSES IN THIS COURSE

March 17-19th and March 24-26th 4:30 p.m.

- 7:30 p.m.

NCI

March 31
- April 2nd 4:30 p.m.

- 8:30 p.m.

Non-complex Medical Procedures/CPR/First Aid Class ($10 Fee):

Sessions will be selected during the paraprofessional course. The cost of this certification is $10 paid at the first session. If participant holds a current CPR card, attendance at only day 1 of a session is required - no cost to the participant.

April 7 4:30 p.m.

- 8:30 p.m.

April 8 4:30 p.m.

- 8:30 p.m.

OR

April 22 4:30 p.m.

- 8:30 p.m.

April 23 4:30 p.m.

- 8:30 p.m.

June 2025 Course- - Treen Technology Center

Location:

Treen Technology Center

2024 Livingston Street

Mandeville, LA 70448

Dates/Times:

ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL CLASSES IN THIS COURSE

June 2-5 and 9-10 4:30 p.m.

- 7:30 p.m.

NCI

June 17-19 4:30 p.m.

- 7:30 p.m.

Non-complex Medical Procedures/CPR/First Aid Class ($10 Fee):

Sessions will be selected during the paraprofessional course. The cost of this certification is $10 paid at the first session. If participant holds a current CPR card, attendance at only day 1 of a session is required - no cost to the participant.

June 23-24 4:30 p.m.

- 8:30 p.m.

June 25-26 4:30 p.m.

- 8:30 p.m.

Educational Requirements:

To be considered for Students with Exceptionalities (SWE) Aide positions in our school system, applicants are required to complete the SWE Paraprofessional Course and meet one (1) of the following educational requirements:

* Associate Degree (or higher)

OR

* 48 college credits to include:
English Composition 3 hours, English/Reading 6 hours, and Mathematics 6 hours

OR

* Passing score of 450 or higher on the Para Pro Assessment test administered by Education Testing Services ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

Minimum age of 20 years is required for this position.

STPPS SWE Paraprofessional Course Sign Up Form

Click the button below to complete the STPPS SWE Paraprofessional Course Sign Up Form and answer the mandatory background pre-screen questions.

STPPS SWE Paraprofessional Course Sign Up Form