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Become A Teacher

Get A Principal Recommendation

If the principal chooses to hire you, the principal will make a recommendation for hire to the Human Resources Department.

Human Resources will reach out for fingerprinting and a drug screening.

The cost of fingerprinting is $20 and only cash is accepted. For questions about fingerprinting, reach out to Theda McDowell at 318-487-0888 with Human Resources.
LA Wallet is not honored as a form of identification.

Become A Bus Operator

Complete Background Check & Fingerprinting

Secure A Commercial Driver's License

File All Documents with Transportation Dept.

Become A Paraprofessional

Take & Pass the ParaPro Assessment

A. Register to take the exam HERE

**TIP - fastest local location to take the Parapro test has been proven to be at the Prometric Testing Center housed in the Student Center on the LSUA Campus - look for testing site CODE APCN-1313 - it will only show Alexandria, LA as the Test Center and will not say LSUA on the registration website.

B. Upload your passing score report (score of 450 or better) to your application online and email to the appropriate Principal AND Human Resources if you have already been recommended for a Paraprofessional position.

Visit our Application Portal

Interview

Principal Recommends for Hire

f the principal chooses to hire the applicant, the principal will make a recommendation for hire to the Human Resources Department.

Human Resources will reach out for fingerprinting and a drug screening.

Cost of fingerprinting is $20 and only cash is accepted. For questions about fingerprinting, reach out to Theda McDowell at 318-487-0888 with Human Resources.
LA Wallet is not honored as a form of identification.

HR Will Issue A Start Date

Attend A New Hire Meeting

Become A Substitute

Visit our Application Portal

Schedule a Fingerprinting Appointment

Attend A Mandatory Sub Safety Meeting

Applicant Is Added To Approved Sub List

Frequently Asked Questions

What path should I take to become a teacher if I do not have a Bachelors degree?

For applicants who would like to teach, but do not have a four-year degree, a great place to start is to work as a paraprofessional. Paraprofessionals help in classroom settings to facilitate learning and increase student achievement. Paras are amazing members of our team, as they serve in many capacities throughout our district.

Here are the steps:

*Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or HiSet (GED)

STEP 1 - Apply for a Paraprofessional (teaching assistant) position with RPSB - HERE.

STEP 2 - Be recommended for a Paraprofessional (teaching assistant) position.

STEP 3 - Once hired into a Paraprofessional position, apply and begin working on a Bachelors degree via REACH University (this university has federal grants for students to lower the cost of the degree) - HERE

STEP 4 - When a Bachelors degree with a 2.2 GPA or greater is earned, begin applying for teacher positions within Rapides Parish.

How do I schedule a Parapro test and what is considered a passing score?

STEP 1 - Register to take the exam HERE

**TIP - fastest local location to get scheduled for the Parapro test is the Prometric Testing Center housed in the Student Center on the LSUA Campus - look for testing site CODE APCN-1313 - it will only show Alexandria, LA as the Test Center and will not say LSUA on the registration website.

STEP 2 - Upload your passing score report (score of 450 or better) to your application online and email to the appropriate Principal AND Human Resources if you have already been recommended for a Paraprofessional position.