Paraeducator
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Job Location:
Bunkie, LA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 16 - 16
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
- Office of Juvenile Justice
Acadiana Center for Youth-Bunkie
1536 Bordelon Rd. Bunkie LA 71322Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth who will become productive law-abiding citizens. We are seeking dedicated Paraeducators to support classroom instruction and youth development in secure care settings. Working under the supervision of certified teachers and facility leadership the Paraeducator plays a vital role in maintaining a structured respectful and trauma-informed learning environment for justice-involved youth.Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED Job Specification
The incumbent will work 7.5 hours per work day. Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
This position will assist instructors in classes for secured care juveniles in state mandated curriculum behavioral principles and instructional practices including classroom management based on positive reinforcement; maintain personal qualities of leadership integrity fairness optimism seli-contidence persistence and vitality.
Duties/examples of work include but are not limited to the following tasks:Assist in the implementation of daily lesson plans and classroom activities
Supervise students during instructional and non-instructional periods
Support individualized learning needs including IEPs 504 plans and behavioral support strategies
Maintain confidentiality of student records and adhere to mandatory reporting protocols
Operate classroom equipment and assist with grading filing and instructional prep
Model professional behavior grooming and respectful communication
Maintain a clean and safe learning environment
Participate in training sessions including PREA trauma-informed care and facility-specific protocols
Serve as a positive role model and uphold agency values at all times
Position-Specific Details:
Work Location:This vacancy is located at Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie Louisiana.Appointment Type: Full time
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).
How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/Human Resources
If you are contacted for an interview please let us knowat that timeif you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities refer to theLouisiana Employment Resource Guide.
In the supplemental questions section applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)to be considered for employment.
