Special Education Para

Special Education Para

Location:

Sylvan Hills High School, 484 Bear Paw Road, Sherwood, Arkansas 72120

• Job : 5822449
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 18, 2026 4:30 PM Central Standard Time
• Posted: Jul 08, 2026 5:00 AM UTC
• Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Job Categories: Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA

• 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 students

Building Principal

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

• Implement instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher/building principal in school and community sites.
• Assist in the preparation of lesson plans, instructional materials, and data collection.
• Assume responsibility for being prepared to perform instructional duties as prescribed.
• Acquire knowledge of the curriculum content of the classes in which he/she assists.
• Implement behavior management techniques as directed by teacher/building principal.
• Assist with the physical needs including feeding, toileting, dressing, catheterization, physical management, etc. of the students; some heavy lifting of students 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 lunchroom, recess, bus, etc.
• Participate in in services, staffing and faculty meetings, etc.
• Know Board of Education policies, district and school guidelines, regulations and adhere to the same.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $15.00/hr to $27.45/hr depending on relevant experience.

Length of

Contract:

181 contract days; 7 1/2 hours per day. Reassignment of duties may occur in the same building or alternate location where services are needed.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Personnel Status: Classified

Benefits Eligible: Yes

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

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

July 18, 2026 (or until filled)

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).

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Angela Nichols
• 925 East Dixon Road
• Little Rock, Arkansas 72206
• Phone:
• Email: anichols
  7097