Instructional Paraprofessional

Position Type:
Classified Student Support/Instructional Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
5/18/2026

Location:
Raymond & Phyllis Simon Middle


Job Description
Instructional Paraprofessional
Conway Public School District

Qualifications:

High school or general education diploma

Para Pro Praxis Assessment, or Associate of Arts degree, or 60 college hours (documentation of completion must be provided)

Reports to:
Building principal

Supervises:
Not applicable

Terms of Employment:
The contract length will be 185 days.
The salary schedule will be N - Paraprofessional.

Evaluation:
Based on local district policy and Arkansas Department of Education guidelines, and performed by the Principal who is assisted by the Assistant Principal in regard to evaluations.

Job Goal:
The Instructional Paraprofessional will endeavor to assist and support teachers and other certified and noncertified personnel in the implementation of instructional programs and services for all students.

Performance Responsibilities:

Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.

Reinforces instructional activities with students, as prescribed.

Assists in the preparation of lesson plans and instructional materials.

Assumes responsibilities for being prepared to perform instructional duties, as prescribed.

Learns the curriculum content of the class to which they are assigned.

Assists and implements behavior management and safety procedures consistent with the class, content, and instructor.

Assists in data collection, when appropriate.

Assists the teacher with maintenance of the classroom.

Assists with duties such as lunchroom, recess, bus, etc., when appropriate

Attends a minimum of thirty (30) hours of professional development training each year.

Participates in staff and faculty meetings.

Reports to and completes daily work schedule, as assigned.

Other duties, as assigned.

This job description is in no way an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. Conway Public Schools reserves the right to add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.