Teacher Aide

Job Type: Full-time, Nine (9) months (182 days)

School Year: 2026-2027

Salary Range: $27,294-$45,141

Ad Valorem - 2.40 parish property (ad valorem) tax mills are dedicated to employee salaries. The annual receipts from this tax are distributed to employees twice a year, one-half in January and one-half in June. The amount of each employee’s supplement is the employee’s salary multiplied by the annual percentage (computed each year based on actual tax revenues)

Job Goal

To support teachers in creating a positive and effective learning environment by providing instructional assistance, classroom management and individualized student support for students with disabilities.

Qualifications (minimum education, licensure, skills and/or experience)

Required

• High school diploma or GED®, in addition to at least one (1) of the following:

• Successful completion of at least forty-eight (48) semester hours of study at an institution of higher education; or
• Level 3 scores on the WorkKeys® Assessment, including Applied Math, WorkPlace Documents and Business Writing.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to follow directions and support instructional activities under a certified teacher’s supervision.
• Must meet the requirements of a criminal background check, including fingerprinting, as outlined in Louisiana Revised Statute 17:15 and Bulletin 746.

Preferred

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution.

• Prior experience working with children in an educational or related setting.
• Training in behavior management, special education strategies, or English as a Second Language (ESL).
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) / First Aid certification (or ability to become certified after employment).
• Familiarity with classroom technology (e.g., computers, interactive whiteboards).
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Duties and Operations

• Develops, implements and monitors initiatives to support the goals and objectives of the school and district, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while addressing operational needs.
• Assists in maintaining a structured and smoothly functioning classroom environment to support effective teaching and learning.
• Reinforces skills and concepts introduced by the teacher by working with students in the classroom, assisting with activities, documenting progress and recording observations.
• Monitors students' progress by completing activities, documenting outcomes and noting comments to support accountability and improvement.
• Provides individualized intervention for students and aids with small group instruction in the classroom to enhance learning outcomes.
• Assists in administering diagnostic and assessment tests to evaluate student learning and inform instructional planning.
• Participates in weekly planning sessions with the classroom teacher to align instructional strategies and goals.
• Prepares and submits weekly plan sheets to administrators to document instructional activities and plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Plaquemines Parish School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or any other legally protected status in its educational programs, activities or employment practices. The district is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect.