Paraprofessional - Behavior Interventionist

Job Details Job ID: 5603282 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Mar 24, 2026 Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026 Locations STREHLE COMMUNITY - Avondale, Louisiana Job Description SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Special Education paraeducator 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. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: A. Instructional - 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. B. Non- Instructional - 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 I s assignment. - Corrects obj ective 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. WORK ENVIRONMENT/HOURS WORKED : - A Special Education paraeducator is required to work in a school setting, climate controlled environment adhering to School Board energy policy and in the outside areas which are subj ect 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 SKILLS : - 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 . PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT : - 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 . MENTAL INVOLVEMENT : - 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. HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT : - Must be able to work compatibly with students, teachers, school personnel , and parents. - Must be able to respond positively to supervision and to accep v suggestions for improvement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : - An Associate Degree OR - Forty-eight (48) hours of approved college courses OR - Pass ParaPro Praxis and have high school diploma and/or equivalency - Eighteen (18) years of age or older - Twenty-one (21) years of age or older for employment in high school - Must agree to participate in paraeducator training and enroll in sign language course if assigned to hearing impaired class . DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : - Previous experience working with children . Compensation: - JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. - JP Schools also offers a competitive benefits package. Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information CRISTIN BAILEY-MENYWEATHER, Principal STREHLE COMMUNITY Phone: 504-436-1920 Email: [email protected]