Special Education (Students With Exceptionalities) Paraprofessional Course
To be considered for Special Education (Students with Exceptionalities) Aide positions in our school system, applicants are required to complete the SWE Paraprofessional Course before completing an application for a job.
This course consists of classroom instruction, tests, and NCI training (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention). Course participants are required to obtain CPR (infant, child, and adult) and First Aid certification. CPR and First Aid classes will be offered. Prior to receiving a course completion certificate, participants must provide copies of these credentials. The cost of the SWE Paraprofessional Course is $65. Once hired with our school system, you may request reimbursement for this fee. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.
For further course information, contact Kendra Thompson at kendra.thompson@stpsb.org. Should you have questions about registration, please contact Debbie Perrin at debra.perrin@stpsb.org or (985) 646-4922 ext. 5828.
If you are Interested in becoming a Paraprofessional but need more time or if the upcoming course does not work with your schedule, fill out a Paraprofessional Interest Form with your contact info and be notified when a new course opens up.
Interested applicants should register for one of the upcoming courses.
June Course- Treen Technology Center
Location:
Treen Technology Center
2024 Livingston Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
Dates/Times:
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL CLASSES IN THIS COURSE
June 3rd-6th and June 10th-11th 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
NCI
June 13th and June 18th-19th 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Non-complex Medical Procedures/CPR/First Aid Class ($10 Fee):
Sessions will be selected during the paraprofessional course. The cost of this certification is $10 paid at the first session. If participant holds a current CPR card, attendance at only day 1 of a session is required - no cost to the participant.
June 24 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
June 25 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
OR
June 26 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
June 27 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
September Course- Brooks Curriculum Center
Location:
Brooks Curriculum Center
2544 Sgt. Alfred Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
Dates/Times:
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL CLASSES IN THIS COURSE
September 9-11th and September 16-18th 4:30 – 7:30
NCI
September 24-26th 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Non-complex Medical Procedures/CPR/First Aid Class ($10 Fee):
Sessions will be selected during the paraprofessional course. The cost of this certification is $10 paid at the first session. If participant holds a current CPR card, attendance at only day 1 of a session is required - no cost to the participant.
September 30 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
October 1 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
OR
October 2 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
October 3 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
January Course- Treen Technology Center
Location:
Treen Technology Center
2024 Livingston Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
Dates/Times:
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL CLASSES IN THIS COURSE
January 21-23rd and January 27-29th 4:30 – 7:30
NCI
February 4-6th 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Non-complex Medical Procedures/CPR/First Aid Class ($10 Fee):
Sessions will be selected during the paraprofessional course. The cost of this certification is $10 paid at the first session. If participant holds a current CPR card, attendance at only day 1 of a session is required - no cost to the participant.
February 10 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
February 11 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
OR
February 12 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
February 13 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
March Course- Brooks Curriculum Center
Location:
Brooks Curriculum Center
2544 Sgt. Alfred Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
Dates/Times:
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL CLASSES IN THIS COURSE
March 17-19th and March 24-26th 4:30 – 7:30
NCI
March 31- April 2nd 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Non-complex Medical Procedures/CPR/First Aid Class ($10 Fee):
Sessions will be selected during the paraprofessional course. The cost of this certification is $10 paid at the first session. If participant holds a current CPR card, attendance at only day 1 of a session is required - no cost to the participant.
April 7 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
April 8 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
OR
April 22 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
April 23 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Educational Requirements:
To be considered for Students with Exceptionalities (SWE) Aide positions in our school system, applicants are required to complete the SWE Paraprofessional Course and meet one (1) of the following educational requirements:
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Associate Degree (or higher)
OR
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48 college credits to include: English Composition 3 hours, English/Reading 6 hours, and Mathematics 6 hours
OR
- Passing score of 450 or higher on the ParaPro Assessment test administered by Education Testing Services (www.ets.org)
STPPS SWE Paraprofessional Course Sign Up Form
Click the button below to complete the STPPS SWE Paraprofessional Course Sign Up Form and answer the mandatory background pre-screen questions.