Special Education Para Job Little Rock area,Arkansas USA,Education / Teaching

Paraprofessional Position

Location:

Robinson High School

21201 Cantrell Road

Little Rock, Arkansas 72223

Qualifications

High School diploma/GED and one of the following:

Completed 60 credit hours at an institution of higher education
Obtained an associate's degree (or higher)
Passed a paraprofessional academic assessment test

Ability to work with special needs students

Reports To

Building Principal

Job Goal

To aid and support teachers and other certified personnel in implementing the instructional program and related services for a student or students with disabilities.

Performance Responsibilities

Provide one on one instruction or group instruction under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Implement behavior management techniques as directed by teacher/building principal.

Assist with the physical needs including but not limited to feeding, toileting, dressing, catheterization, physical management, etc. of the student. Some heavy lifting of the student is required.

Administer medications and other medical supports as prescribed and directed by the school nurse.

Complete daily work schedules as assigned by the teacher/principal.

Assist the teacher with the maintenance of the classroom.

Assist with duties such as the lunchroom, recess, buses for the student(s).

Be aware of Board of Education policies, district and school guidelines, and regulations and adhere to the same.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment

Salary Range:
Range 9 - Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule ($15.00/hr.

- $27.45/hr. depending on relevant experience)

Length of

Contract:

178 contract days (In the event the student(s) is/are absent or moves from the district, reassignment of duties will occur. Reassignment may be in the building/location or in another building/location where services are needed.) 7 1/2 hours per day.

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Personnel Status:
Classified

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified applicants should submit an online application sd.org. Personnel currently employed by the district who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online District application.

Final date to receive applications

August 5, 2026 (or until filled - emergency posting)

Pcssd does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).