SPED Paraprofessional

• Date Posted:
  9/24/2026
• Location:
  
  Kinder Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  TBA
• Closing Date:
  10/8/26

High School Diploma, GED Certificate or HiSet, Twenty-one years of age or older and one (1) of the following:
Score of 450 or higher on the ETS Para Pro Assessment, 48 Semester hours of LA DOE approved courses or Associate's Degree. Para Pro Assessment scores must be included with application.

Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule

9 months

• Aid the supervising teacher at all times and in all circumstances, including lifting of students, transporting students, changing diapers, toilet training, catheterization, tube feeding, and/or other health procedures.
• Make accommodations/modifications for students under direction of supervising teacher(s) (regular or special).
• Perform all tasks assigned in order to support the teacher in providing instruction, including, but not limited to: record keeping and reports for students, preparation of class work, preparation and distribution of teaching materials and supplies, assistance in student discipline matters, assist in providing student feedback, assistance in student instruction, and assistance in watching and caring for students in all school settings.
• Work in assigned school/class each year. Class assignments may vary from year to year or during the school year, depending on student needs.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist with academic instruction under the direction of regular classroom teachers.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, books, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board Policy.
• Adheres to a time and/or duty schedule authorized by the school principal.
• Assist in maintaining a neat classroom conducive to learning.
• Shadow and provide support to a specific child/children throughout the school day to achieve academic goals specified in the behavior plan as assigned.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP, IAP, Healthcare Plan, etc.
• Assumes responsibility for attending any administrative and/or professional meetings called by the principal or Special Education Supervisor.

Support all students in the inclusion setting as well as resource and self-contained classes (Any para assigned to support an individual child must provide support to other students deemed necessary, if needed).

• Ensure academic and behavioral needs are being met;
• Monitor the student schedule and IEP to ensure a safe and positive learning environment;
• Focus on instructional activities to ensure the student is focused, engaged in the learning process, and mastering critical skills;
• Support the development of critical skills that will ultimately lead to greater independence;
• Facilitate positive social interactions among all children in the classroom and school;
  
  Assist and escort the student(s) to and from each destination and attend to the student's personal hygiene and care needs.
• Monitor student behavior and maintain documentation of care provided to the child.

• Maintain confidentiality in all matters related the Allen Parish School Board.
• Maintain professional personal appearance and demonstrate respect for colleagues.
• Attend work regularly; report to work on time; and provide advance notice of need for absence.
• Gain approval from the principal for any time off of work. Out-of-state trip must be placed on the School Board agenda and approved by the Board.
• Check emails daily and reply to emails in a timely fashion.
• Display proper respect for authority, receive and implement constructive criticism, avoid use of sarcasm and inappropriate behavior and language when dealing with others and serve as exceptional model for all.
• Complete work efficiently and accurately (with few/no errors) within deadlines without supervision.
• Perform job responsibilities consistently, use time wisely, plan properly, and take care of materials and equipment.
• Demonstrates trustworthiness; exercise good judgment.
• Plan and deliver district and school-level professional development.
• Support, implement, assist with, and/or ensure application of district initiatives and other programs or directives of the Superintendent and Board.
• Keep the principal and/or direct supervisor informed of the progress being made in the area(s) of…