K-8 Elementary Teacher - Sped.Ed. Generic Teacher

K-8 Elementary - Sped Generic Para

Jefferson Parish Schools AUDUBON ELEMENTARY - Kenner, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

• Job : 5487196
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jan 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Special Education para educator assists one or more members of the instructional staff in carrying out his/her job responsibilities by performing instructional or non-instruction tasks for disabled students. Instructional tasks are performed under the teacher's supervision. Noninstructional tasks include clerical, monitorial technical, and other general duties.

• Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce skills/concepts.
• Provides instructional leadership when working with substitute teacher.
• Assists with specific skills (e.g., interpreting, etc.) as required by exceptionality.
• Prepares materials to help meet individual differences such as rewriting reading materials for less able readers, taping reading assignments for dictated materials, etc.

• Helps organize classroom at beginning of the school year.
• Arranges room for instructional activities.
• Becomes familiar with and follows all regulations and policies of the school and school board.
• Attends faculty meetings when requested.
• Helps provide assistance for the physical needs of students with disabilities after proper training is provided.
• Helps provide assistance for the medical needs of students with disabilities, e.g., catheterization, etc., after proper training is provided.
• Attends and participates in pre-service and inservice workshops as mandated by Board policy.
• Follows daily schedule, informing assigned teacher of any changes made by the administrator in work schedule.
• Collects monies, takes attendance and completes absence and illness reports.
• Inventories, labels, and files materials which pertain to the individual assistant's assignment.
• Corrects objective tests and written assignments, records information on test booklets, in roll books and on health forms.
• Assists with snack time.
• Helps students with personal possessions; accompanies students to office, first aid room, rest room, etc.
• Maintains discipline standards according to the regulations of the school system and the assigned teacher(s).
• Relieves assigned teachers for conferences and emergencies.
• Obtains, secures, sets up and operates A‑V equipment and other instructional materials.
• Sets up centers for work materials, listening stations, etc.
• Performs assigned limited non‑instructional duties such as lunchroom supervision, playground supervision, bus duty, and other tasks assigned by the principal.
• Performs all other related duties as required by the principal.

• A Special Education para educator is required to work in a school setting, climate controlled environment adhering to School Board energy policy and in the outside areas which are subject to climate extremes.
• Work day is consistent with teacher hours at assigned school.
• Work day may be adjusted for Board approved summer schedule/emergencies.

• Communication must be in standard English both orally and in writing.
• Communication must be commensurate with age and skill of listener.
• Must be able to accurately compile and access data, summarize information, and provide written report to supervisor.
• Telephone, copy machine, classroom computer, audio‑visual aids.

• Sitting is required part of each work day.
• Standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting is sometimes required.
• Physically transfer, restrain or position students.
• Transfer and maneuver equipment when required.
• Able to provide own transportation to school or workshops sites.
• Must be able to perform non‑complex healthcare procedures if required for those students in need of such services.

• Must understand written and verbal instructions from teacher or administrators.
• Must be able to become familiar with all curriculum in assigned classes.
• Must have the ability to work independently with students.