High School SPED Paraprofessional 2022-2023

Company: New Orleans College Prep
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Walter L Cohen Prep is searching for a full-time Special Education Paraprofessional who is enthusiastic about assisting a student with special needs to advance towards college preparation and maximize inclusion in the general education setting. This position would require you to work with students with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional exceptionalities. If you are relentless about seeing all students achieve at high levels, this is a chance to work at a school that does whatever it takes to ensure our students are equipped with the academic and social skills needed to 'Prep for College' and 'Prep for Life.' Responsibilities: *Under the supervision of an administrator and general direction of a classroom teacher, assist the teacher in the education of students including management of student behavior, recordkeeping, instructional assistance and classroom security and organization *Provide one-on-one instruction with the student *Evaluate student progress on work assignments and share progress with teacher(s) *Provide ongoing communication with staff, school, and parents/guardians about the student's progress. *Fully participate in trainings regarding state and federal laws, regulations, and programs related to Special Education. *Participate with and attend IEP meetings *Provide ongoing communication with staff, school, and parents/guardians about the student's progress. *Reinforce skills taught by teacher and provide instruction in various curriculum areas related to student's need *Assist student with class work and help him/her to stay on task *Provide physical assistance to students, when necessary *Provide specialized care and assistance to children in accordance with administrative approval and training and written instructions provided by parents and medical professionals Qualifications: *High school diploma or equivalency (required) *1 - 3 years of urban para-educational or tutoring experience (preferred) *Solutions-Oriented: Concentrates on finding ways to solve problems and improve systems *Enthusiasm: Exhibits passion and excitement over work *High Expectations: An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels *Results Oriented: Proven track record of producing dramatic, demonstrable student achievement gains *Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work well in a team Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, including generous retirement contributions and comprehensive health benefits. The base salary for this position is $27,500.

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