Special Education Paraprofessional
Company: ReNEW Schools
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description POSITION DETAILS We are seeking
experienced Special Education Paraprofessionals committed to
ReNEW’s mission of ensuring that all of our PK-8th grade students
are academically and emotionally prepared to access the full range
of life choices that are the fundamental right of every child in
New Orleans. Position starts at $28,000 annually WHO WE ARE At
ReNEW, we transform underperforming schools into academically
rigorous schools that prepare students for the next level of
achievement, including high school, college, and career. ReNEW is
dedicated to helping teachers become outstanding at their craft.
With a high focus on professional development and individual
coaching at both the school-level and the network-level, we are
committed to helping you become the best teacher you can be. At
ReNEW Schools, we expect our paraprofessionals to: Adapt classroom
work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of
providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans. Confer
with teachers for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of
students' progress and/or implementing students’ objectives.
Implement and execute plans, under teacher direction, for the
purpose of meeting students' social and daily living skills. These
plans can include and are not limited to diapering, assistance with
feeding, toileting, changing clothing, etc. Implement, under the
supervision of the teacher, instructional programs in accordance
with lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in
improving students' academic success through a defined course of
study. Monitor individual students, classroom, library, playground
activities, etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive
learning environment. Perform record keeping and clerical functions
(e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the
teacher and/or administrator in providing records/materials.
Maintain logs of care when directed, (diapering logs, toileting
times, feeding tolerance.) Support the teacher with data collection
for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable
information. Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the
purpose of ensuring the efficient, effective functioning of the
school or to meet student’s individual needs. Treat all students
with dignity while supporting them in the school setting. All other
duties, as required by the student, school or IEP. WHAT YOU BRING
In addition to the expectations listed above, you will bring the
following to your school and students: Experience and success with
students (preferred) High school diploma (preferred) The commitment
and personal responsibility to do whatever it takes to help prepare
our students for college and beyond Physical Requirements: While
performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to
continuously sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear. Light lifting (up to
30 pounds) should be anticipated with the occasional assisted and
supported heavy lifting (excess of 50 pounds) Powered by JazzHR
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Keywords: ReNEW Schools, Kenner , Special Education Paraprofessional, Education / Teaching , New Orleans, Louisiana
