Pre-K Paraprofessional

FirstLine Schools is seeking talented, passionate individuals to serve as PreK Classroom Paraprofessionals at our PreK–8 schools.

Requirements

• 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
• Actively supervises children at all times; never leaves children unsupervised (Bulletin 137 §1103)
• Assists in maintaining minimum child-to-staff ratios at all times (Bulletin 137 §1711)
• Supports safe transitions, arrival, dismissal, meals, rest, and outdoor play; responds promptly to health and safety needs and administers first aid as needed
• 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 Teacher’s CLASS-aligned behavior management strategies; uses only permitted, developmentally appropriate guidance techniques (Bulletin 137 §1509.A.8)
• Assists with daily attendance records, child files, and written or electronic daily reports (Bulletin 137 §1507, §1515, §1911)
• Completes LDE Key Orientation Training Modules 1–3 and DCFS Mandated Reporter Training within required timelines; maintains current CPR/First Aid certification (Bulletin 137 §1719, §1723, §1727); 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous 403b plan