Crescent City Schools·New Orleans, Louisiana
Paraprofessionals support student safety and development while assisting teachers with instruction in small groups or whole-class settings. They also participate in school activities, parent meetings, and implement behavioral interventions as required.
Maintaining the safety and development of the students in their care Establishing high expectations for each student and supporting their academic, social, and emotional development Working closely with the classroom teacher to deliver instruction individually, in small groups, and to support whole-class instruction for more than 50% of the workday Participating in frequent meetings with parents, teachers, and school leadership Developing educational materials, learning communication techniques, and using student devices After CPI training, implementing de-escalation techniques when working with students, as required Participating in the life of the school, including student activities and events Embodying, advocating, and operationalizing the mission, vision, and direction of the school Taking on other tasks as needed
Click here for more information about our innovative compensation system. This role is on the Support Scale and may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities, summer work, doing work outside your regular job duties, or longevity with CCS. Click here for more information about our award-winning benefits package, which includes fully-paid health insurance, immediate 4% 401k match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies. Apply now if you: Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools Have an Associate’s degree or two years of college, and/or are Highly Qualified as a paraprofessional Knowledge of social-emotional and behavioral interventions (preferred) Bilingual (preferred) Physical Requirements Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, kneel, crouch, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds This is an in-person role About Crescent City Schools Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city. At Crescent City Schools, we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Candidates must have an Associate’s degree or two years of college, or be considered highly qualified as a paraprofessional. Knowledge of social-emotional and behavioral interventions is preferred, and the role requires the ability to perform physical tasks like standing and lifting.
Market context
Louisiana schools often look for paraprofessionals who can support classroom instruction and student behavior, especially in settings that need social-emotional support or bilingual communication. These roles are competitive because districts value candidates with an associate’s degree, two years of college, or strong paraprofessional qualification, plus preferred skills that help meet diverse student needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting and highlight any relevant support experience in your application.
