Lower School Special Education Co-Teacher​/Paraprofessional

Lower School Special Education Co-Teacher/Paraprofessional

Position at Discovery Health Sciences Schools under Dr. John Ochsner. This individual will partner with the special education lead teacher in general and special education class settings, supporting children with special needs in classroom environments.

The students served include those with hearing loss, vision loss, autism, health impairments, language disorders, or cognitive weaknesses. The role requires delivering a variety of accommodations across multiple settings, collaborating with teachers and school leaders, and advocating for student needs. A job‑related Associate or Bachelor’s degree is required, and school‑related experience is desired. Position is available now.

• Partner with the special education lead teacher in both general and special education classrooms.
• Support students with special needs in academic and social settings.
• Assess and deliver accommodations across multiple educational settings.
• Collaborate with teachers, school leaders, and families to advocate for student needs.

• Job‑related Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience delivering accommodations in multiple educational settings.
• Strong collaboration skills with teachers, school leaders, and families.
• Advocacy for student needs and a passion for supporting diverse learners.
• School‑related experience is desired.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Industry: Education