504 Individual Support Para

Pulaski County Special School District Cato Elementary
- North Little Rock , Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Pulaski County Special School District Cato Elementary
- North Little Rock , Arkansas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Pulaski County Special School District

Job : 5885721

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

LOCATION: Cato Elementary

9906 Jacksonville Cato Road

North Little Rock, AR 72120

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma/GED and one of the following:
  • Completed
    60 credit hours at an accredited college or university
  • 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:

179 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 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.

Final date to receive applications
:
August 18, 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).

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• KATRINA WILSON , PERSONNEL SPECIALIST II
• 960 E DIXON ROAD
• LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas 72206
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email: KWILSON
  8382