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Princeton Elementary School - Paraprofessional Specialty

Job in Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, 71006, USA
Listing for: Bossier Parish Schools
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-20
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: PRINCETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - PARAPROFESSIONAL SPECIALTY (27-368)
Location: Benton

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • At least 20 years of age.
  • Pass Work Steps physical (if hired after August 2007) or requested by Supervisor/Central Office)
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalency (GED) and having a passing score (450) on the PRAXIS Parapro test, or possess an Associate Degree (Arts, Science, or Applied Science) or higher or possess 48 college hours that includes 3 hours in English Composition, 6 hours in English/Reading, and 6 hours in Math.
  • Participate in Initial Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCIT/CPI) by January 2010, refresher training required annually.
  • REPORTS TO: Teacher, Administrator JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher with educational activities and non-teaching activities PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assists on field trips
  • Assists students in performing activities that have been initiated by the teacher
  • Assists in preparing and distributing materials for students with disabilities (SWDs)
  • Assists with free play activities
  • Assists in reinforcement of learning in small groups or large groups
  • Assists teachers and students with daily routines and activities
  • Assists in health maintenance which may include the administration of routine and/or emergency health procedures as instructed by the school nurse. (This may include tracheotomy care, tube feeding, catheterization, monitoring blood sugar, administering emergency care, diapering, etc.)
  • Assists in the transportation of students (arrival, departure, and movement throughout the day).This includes assisting in the transfer, positioning and lifting of students
  • Assists with feeding and dressing skills and facilitates student's personal hygiene and health care.
  • Maintains hygienic classroom following universal precautions
  • Assists in developing and maintaining a positive learning environment for all students
  • Maintains the confidentiality of records (inside/outside) the school campus
  • Assists in the implementation of assistive technology to include sensory, low and high tech devices, computer assisted instruction, etc.
  • Reinforces School-Wide Positive Behavior Support; assists with behavior management plans, behavior intervention, monitoring behavior and documenting; and implements NVCIT/CPI techniques of de-escalating and physical restraint when appropriate
  • All paras must attend mandatory training sessions as directed by the school principal and/orparish supervisors of paras. This training includes a yearly update of the following information:
    • Personnel information
    • Confidentiality
    • Medical information
    • Discipline
    • Job description review
    • Universal precautions
  • All paras must maintain annual certification and submit documentation by July 30th:
    • NVCIT/CPI
    • CPR
    • First Aid
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
  • TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
    • Nine (9) months
    • Assignment of work sites for Special Education paraprofessionals is based on student population, special student needs, requirements, and specific area of paraprofessional training
    • May result in movement at the discretion of Bossier Parish School System
    • Start and end times may vary depending on school sites and student needs
    EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually.
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