SPED Pre-K Paraprofessional

FirstLine Schools: SPED PRE-K CLASSROOM PARAPROFESSIONAL
Reports to: School Leadership / Lead PreK Teacher

FLSA Status: Non-ExemptPosition Type: Full Time

Position Summary:

FirstLine Schools is seeking talented passionate individuals to serve as PreK Classroom Paraprofessionals at our PreK8 schools. The PreK Paraprofessional is a critical partner to the Lead PreK Teacher supporting instruction behavior and child supervision in a CLASS-observed early learning environment while ensuring full compliance with Louisiana BESE Bulletin 137 licensing regulations.

Position Responsibilities:

Instructional Support

• Assists the Lead PreK Teacher with lesson planning material preparation and implementation of ELDS-aligned developmentally appropriate activities
• Provides one-on-one and small group support to individual students as directed; helps implement tutoring and personalized learning plans
• Supports the classroom environment print-rich displays organized centers and materials that contribute to high CLASS Classroom Organization scores

Child Supervision & Safety

• Actively supervises children at all times; never leaves children unsupervised (Bulletin)
• Assists in maintaining minimum child-to-staff ratios at all times (Bulletin)
• Supports safe transitions arrival dismissal meals rest and outdoor play; responds promptly to health and safety needs and administers first aid as needed

Classroom & Behavior Support

• Invests young learners in achieving their goals through encouragement positive reinforcement and consistent routines; helps children connect behavior to expectations and school values
• Supports the Lead Teachers CLASS-aligned behavior management strategies; uses only permitted developmentally appropriate guidance techniques (Bulletin.A.8)

Records Compliance & Professional Responsibilities

• Assists with daily attendance records child files and written or electronic daily reports (Bulletin)
• Completes LDE Key Orientation Training Modules 13 and DCFS Mandated Reporter Training within required timelines; maintains current CPR/First Aid certification (Bulletin); reports any suspicion of abuse or neglect to the Louisiana Child Protection Statewide Hotline (855) 4LA-KIDS
• Collaborates with teachers and school leadership; participates in duty rotations staff meetings professional development and school events; performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Passed the ETS ParaPro Assessment (#0755 passing score 450); OR completed at least 48 semester credit hours from an accredited institution; OR earned an Associates degree or higher
• Experience working with PreK-age or early childhood populations strongly preferred; experience in an urban open-admissions school a plus
• Strong communication collaboration and relationship-building skills; demonstrated high expectations for young children

Desired Qualities & Characteristics:

• Believes in every students ability to achieve; brings warmth patience and high expectations for young learners
• Takes personal responsibility and achieves results based on agreed-upon expectations
• Highly detail-oriented; collaborates effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Shares a commitment to creating great schools in New Orleans
• Models the FirstLine values of Service Learning Collaboration and Results

Physical Requirements:

Frequent standing walking bending and crouching to a childs level; occasional lifting up to 35 lbs. Reasonable accommodations available.

About FirstLine Schools-

In 1998 FirstLine Schools started the first charter school in New Orleans. FirstLine now operates several (Pre)K8th grade schools. Our mission is to create and inspire great open-admissions public schools in New Orleans. Our staff is a diverse and talented group dedicated to our students success and to their own growth.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. FirstLine Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package with a generous 403b plan.

FirstLine Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.

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