Paraprofessional

Job Description

Job Description

NOLA Public Schools Vision

The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success. 

Position Summary

The Paraprofessional is a school-based position that focuses on the development and academic success of students. This position assists in the implementation of instructional programs and works alongside a teacher to provide support and assistance in the classroom.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in implementing lesson plans and instructional materials;  
• Works with small groups or individual students to reinforce learning concepts introduced by the teacher;  
• Provides additional support to students with diverse learning needs;  
• Monitors and manages student behavior in classrooms, hallways, and other school settings;  
• Assists with student transitions between activities and locations;  
• Ensures a safe and inclusive environment for all students;  
• Assists teacher in administering, scoring, and recording achievement and diagnostic tests;  
• Implements program under direction of teachers; operates audio-visual equipment; uses variety of learning materials. Evaluates progress cooperatively with teacher;  
• Assists teacher with required clerical/record-keeping duties;  
• Assists in the setup and arranging of the classroom room, materials, and bulletin boards;  
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes;  
• Assists in preparation of instructional materials;  
• Participates in training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge; and  
• Performs other duties as required.  

Educational Background (you must meet at least one of the following requirements)

• Hold an associate degree from an accredited institution  or pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment to be considered a highly qualified paraprofessional
• Complete a minimum of 48 semester credit hours (equivalent to two years of full-time study

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Previous experience as a Paraprofessional preferred;
• Educational experience preferred;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and staff.  

Salary Offers

Our salary offers reflect a commitment to equity and transparency. Each offer is determined by education, years of experience, and alignment with compensation across similar roles within the district.

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.   

- Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday; 

- Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely; 

- Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals) rarely; 

- Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely; 

- Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.     

Performance Evaluation

The employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods: via COMPASS/LEADS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via COMPASS/LEADS to ensure renewal of certification.

EEOC Statement

NOLA Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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