Paraprofessional - Sped Autistic

Job Details Job ID: 5862881 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 30, 2026 Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026 Locations WOODLAND WEST SCHOOL - Harvey, Louisiana Job Description SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: - The essential role of the Pre-Kindergarten Paraeducator is to assist the teacher with instruction responsibilities . PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Interact, support and encourage children throughout the day. - Assist the teacher in implementing all components of the daily routine (breakfast, small group, outdoor play). - Assist the teacher in assessing students' progress. - Participate in weekly curriculum planning. - Instruct students in the appropriate use of classroom materials and equipment. - Assist the teacher with classroom management and in developing the students' problem solving skills. - Assist the teacher in preparing materials for daily/weekly activities. - Participate in school visits. - Assist the teacher with the registration and screening of applicants. - Attend regularly scheduled pre-kindergarten staff development activities as required by program guideline. - Reports to assigned duties involving pre-kindergarten children (breakfast, small group, outdoor play). - Assist the teacher in maintaining a safe and clean learning environment. - Assist the teacher with beginning and end of the day procedures. - To work with individual, small and/or large group of students. - To assist pre-kindergarten students in following the instructions of the teacher. - To provide instructional leadership whén working with a substitute teacher. - Notifies the principal or designated person of impending absences. - Maintains CPR certification. - Perform all other duties assigned by the principal and Early Childhood Coordinator. WORK ENVIRONENT/HOURS WORKED: - A pre-kindergarten 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 consisteht with teacher hours at assigned school . COMMUNICATION SKILLS: - Must be able to effectively communicate in English both orally and in writing. - Must have ability to accurately give and receive information and must be able to communicate successfully and pleasantly with students, school personnel, and prekindergarten program personnel. EQUIPMENT USED: - Telephone, copy machine, classroom computer, audio-visual equipment and other appropriate technology. PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT: - Standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting up to ten (10) pounds is sometimes required. - Must be able to operate classroom equipment. - Must have sufficient mobility to move to various locations on the school site. MENTAL INVOLVEMENT: - Must be able to plan and implement appropriate education activities that support the teacher's plans. - Must understand and interpret written and verbal instructions. - Must keep accurate, up-to-date records and give precise instructions. - Must be able to comply with state and parish regulations and pre-kindergarten program guidelines. - Must be able to utilize effective classroom management techniques. - Must be able to work compatibly with students, teachers, school personnel, parents, and pre-kindergarten program personnel. - Must be able to respond positively to supervision and to accept suggestions for improvement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - An Associate Degree OR - Forty-eight (48) hours of approved colleges courses OR - Pass ParaPro Praxis and have high school diploma and/or equivalency. - Eighteen (18) years of age or older. - Satisfactory performance in interview. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : - Experience working with children. - Associates Degree in Early Childhood. - Experience working with adults. - Ability to adapt to various working environments. Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Latonga Toney, Principal WOODLAND WEST SCHOOL Phone: 504-366-5308 Email: [email protected]