Special Education (Students With Exceptionalities) Paraprofessional Course
To be considered for Special Education (Students with Exceptionalities) Aide positions in our school system, you must be at least 20 years old and 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.
August 2026 Course - Brooks Curriculum Center
Location:
Brooks Curriculum Center
2552 Sargent Alfred Dr.
Slidell, LA 70458
Dates/Times:
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL CLASSES IN THIS COURSE
August 24-26, 31 and September 1-2 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
NCI
September 8-10 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 14-15 4:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
September 16-17 4:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
October 2026 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
October 19-21 and October 26-28 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
NCI
November 2, 4, 5 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.
November 9-10 4:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
November 11-12 4:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
March 2027 Course - Brooks Curriculum Center
Location:
Brooks Curriculum Center
2552 Sargent Alfred Dr.
Slidell, LA 70458
Dates/Times:
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL CLASSES IN THIS COURSE
March 1-3 and March 8-10 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
NCI
March 15-17 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.
March 22-23 4:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
March 24-25 4:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
June 2027 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 1-3 and June 7-9 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
NCI
June 14, 15, 16 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 21-22 4:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
June 23-24 4:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
June 28-29 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)
OR
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ParaPathways Assessment Test: Reading and Writing (minimum score of 332) AND ParaPathways Assessment Test: Mathematics (minimum score of 334)
***If taken on or prior to August 31, 2026 - ParaPro Assessment (1755) will be accepted with a score of 450 or above.
Beginning September 1, 2026, Pathways 5758 and Pathways 5759 are the required assessments and acceptable scores.
Minimum age of 20 years is required for this position.
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.