Paraprofessional

Description

Lycée Français International de la Louisiane

POSITION SUMMARY
The Paraprofessional supports students with individualized education programs (IEPs) in general education classrooms and resource settings. Working under teacher direction, the role provides academic and behavioral support, including moderate to intensive support based on each student's IEP goals.

POSITION DETAILS
Department: Exceptional Student Services (ESS)
Reports to: Executive Director of Student Services
Location: One assigned LFIL campus in New Orleans, Louisiana. Campus assignment will be confirmed during hiring.
Employment: Full-time, academic-year schedule, with school holidays and summers off under the assigned work calendar.

SUCCESS IN THE ROLE
• Students receive the instructional and behavioral support specified in their plans.
• Teachers and the ESS team receive accurate progress data and timely updates.
• Students participate safely in classroom activities and school programs with appropriate support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary duty: Provide teacher-directed academic and behavioral support based on students' IEPs and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).

Instructional support
• Provide instructional support toward IEP goals as directed by general education and special education teachers.
• Adjust instructional strategies and materials based on teacher direction, recommendations and evaluations.
• Use varied materials and instructional techniques appropriate to the student's needs.
• Record student progress and share data and observations with teachers and the ESS team.

Behavioral support and inclusion
• Implement the strategies and techniques in each student's BIP.
• Track behavior data and report progress to the responsible staff.
• Support positive behavior practices used by students and teachers.
• Help students interact with peers and participate in classroom and school activities.

Student supervision and safety
• Supervise students during assigned duties.
• Escort students and provide assistance as assigned.
• Take reasonable precautions to protect students, materials and facilities.
• Complete CPI training when assigned and follow applicable school safety procedures.

Records and communication
• Communicate student performance and improvement plans with administrators, teachers, student-services staff and parents within the role's responsibilities.
• Protect confidential student files and information under school policy and applicable law.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional learning communities and professional development.

ADDITIONAL OR OCCASIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepare performance-based activities that support school initiatives.
• Support student inclusion in school programs and special events.
• Maintain an inventory of assigned departmental equipment and oversee its storage, use and working condition.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work takes place in general education classrooms, resource settings and assigned school activities. Duties include student supervision and escorts.

OTHER DUTIES
LFIL works with an all-hands-on-deck mindset. When school needs arise, every employee may be asked to provide reasonable support outside the employee's usual duties or department, regardless of title, including during urgent or time-sensitive situations. Assignments will take into account the employee's qualifications, training, authority, safety requirements, applicable law, and reasonable-accommodation needs. Material or ongoing changes to the position will be reviewed and documented appropriately.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• An associate's degree or two years of college.
• Experience supporting students with varied academic and behavioral needs.
• Written and spoken English proficiency sufficient for student support, records and school communication.
• Ability to maintain confidential files and information.
• Organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively, adapt to changing needs and treat people without discrimination.
• Dependability and punctuality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Paraprofessional certification.
• A bachelor's degree or higher.
• Experience in an elementary urban-school setting.
• Experience with phonics instruction or reading intervention.
• French proficiency.
• Applied behavior analysis (ABA) training.
• Knowledge of Louisiana and French education systems.

INCLUSION AT LFIL
Lycée is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community through its hiring practices and school culture. We welcome applicants who share our mission and vision.