Instructional Assistant

Sheridan School District (AR) – Sheridan Intermediate School, Sheridan, Arkansas

Job : 5688061

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 29, 2026

Terms of Employment:

• 180‑day contract
• Salary based on district salary schedule for the position.
• 10 days sick leave per year of employment.
• 3 days personal leave.
• School holidays off work.

• Earn at least one of the following:
  Associates Degree; 60 college hours of credit or pass the Para‑Professional Praxis Exam.
• Must pass an Arkansas State Police background check, an FBI background check, and a Department of Human Services background check at your own expense.
• Must have the ability to work well with students of all ages and grade ranges.
• Must have the ability to use a desktop computer.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Provide direct instruction of students under direct supervision of the teacher.
• Conduct instructional activities assigned by the teacher; work with individuals, students, or small groups for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching their academic goals and grade‑level standards.

• Implement, under the supervision of an assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans to assist the teacher in improving students’ academic success through a defined course of study.
• Assist in classroom management.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist teacher with administrative records and preparation of required reports.
• Function as an appropriate role model for children, providing proper examples, emotional support, and a friendly attitude and general guidance. Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality.
• Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics and student confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

• Maintain emotional control under stress, as well as stand and circulate for extended periods of time.
• See for the purposes of reading laws, codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter and observing students.
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation.
• Bend and twist, kneel and stoop, run and crawl.
• Reach in all directions.
• Lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 20 pounds.

The normal work environment for this position is a school/classroom environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of an Instructional Aide in the Sheridan School District.

Requires the ability to read and follow a variety of instructions. May be required to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency with computers and programs associated with the position.

• Full‑Time

$20,136 Per Year

• Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA
• Other Professional >
  Other Classified Professional

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Teresa Knight, Principal
• Sheridan Intermediate School
• Phone:
• Email: teresaknight