What are the responsibilities and job description for the SpEd Paraprofessional - ASL Certified position at Morehouse Parish Schools?
POSITION: SpEd Paraprofessional with American Sign Langauge (ASL) certification
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be highly qualified as set forth by NCLB Section 1119.
Must provide evidence of training and proficiency in american sign language, and has had experience working with deaf students.
Eligibility Checklist:
1) Passed the Para-Pro Assessment with a passing score of 450 or better, OR
2) Completed two years of full time study (48 semester credit hours) from a state
approved or regionally accredited institution of higher learning, OR
3) Earned an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Appied Science Degree
from a state-approved or regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
If the applicant has college credits, he/she should have the following:
- 3 hrs. of English Composition
- 6 hrs. of English/Reading
- 6 hrs. of Mathematics
Want to AIM FOR MORE?
Once employed, you will be eligible to participate in the District's Paraprofessional to Certified Teacher Pathway via Oxford Teachers Academy - Reach University. (Get your Bachelors in Education online while working for the School District)
REPORTS TO: SpEd Supervisor, School Principals, and Classroom Teacher(s)
EVALUATOR: School Principal & SpEd Supervisor
JOB SUMMARY: To assist classroom teachers with instruction of students with exceptionalities.
HOW TO APPLY: Complete MPSB’s Application for Classified Positions online at https://www.mpsb.us/job-openings. Attach a detailed resume, a copy of your college transcript/s, passing Parapro Assessment score, and any relevant document(s) that support
any experience or qualifications you may have as an applicant.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact the MPSB Personnel Department at (318) 281-5784; Email: personnel@mpsb.us, or Dr. Dana Boockoff - SpEd Supervisor (318) 281-1674, Email: dboockoff@mpsb.us for more information.