Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Details

Job : 5738847

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Terms of Employment: 9 month

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Goal: To assist the teacher with teaching related activities necessary for the efficient operation of the classroom. The Special Education Paraprofessional assists Special Education teachers in meeting the goals set forth for students in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The Special Education Paraprofessional may be required to move from one program area to another within the school day and/or from one school to another within the course of the school year.

Special education paraprofessionals assigned to support an individual child must provide support to other students deemed necessary, if needed.

• Assist the teacher with instructional-related activities and non‑instructional assignments under the supervision of the teacher. (one‑on‑one or small group)
• Work directly with students under the direction of instructional and/or pupil appraisal staff including speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, assistive technology facilitators, etc.
• Perform non‑complex medical procedures as outlined in Louisiana R.S. 17:436 or any other provision of state or federal law.
• Assist and escort the student(s) to and from each destination and attend to the student’s personal hygiene and care needs.
  • When necessary, feed, toilet, lift, position, and assist with transporting students, upon proper instruction by parent, teacher, physical or occupational therapist, or school nurse.
• Make accommodations/modifications for students under direction of supervising teacher(s).
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Confer with the classroom teacher regarding major decisions relative to the students’ assignments or problems of a disciplinary nature.
• Assist the special education teacher specifically in activities related to the course of instruction; in planning, grading students’ activities related to the course of instruction; in monitoring behaviors; in distributing and collecting instructional materials; and in maintaining neatness in the classroom.
• Assist the teaching staff with duties such as playground duty, escorting students to and from the cafeteria, gymnasium, library, vocational training area, bathroom, etc.
• Monitor student behavior and maintain documentation of care provided to the child.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Must be Highly Qualified by means of:
  • Passing score on the Paraprofessional Exam OR
  • 48 semester credit hours with 6 hours in Math and 9 hours in English/Reading (3 of which must be in English Composition) OR
  • Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree from a state‑approved or regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Must possess effective written and oral self–expressive skills.
• Satisfactory completion of Red Cross First Aid Course including CPR within 60 days of employment.

This position requires bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, and carrying in excess of fifty (50) pounds for the purpose of handling and assisting students.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel (Bulletin 130).

• Octavia Warren, Principal
• GRAND COTEAU ELEMENTARY
• Phone: 337‑662‑5421
• Email: owarren