Special Education Para-Educator

Pulaski County Special School District Clinton Elementary
- Sherwood , Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Pulaski County Special School District Clinton Elementary
- Sherwood , Arkansas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Pulaski County Special School District

Job : 5877105

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 09, 2026 5:0 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

LOCATION:
Clinton Elementary School

142 Hollywood Avenue

Sherwood,Arkansas 72120

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED and one of the following:
• Completedsixty (60) credit hoursat an at an accredited college or university
• Obtained an associate’s degree (or higher)
• Passed a paraprofessional academic assessment test
• Ability to work with special 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 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 (but not limited to) 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:
Range 9 - Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule ($15.00/hr.

- $27.45/hr. depending on relevant experience)

Length of

Contract:

181 contract days (In the event the needs of the classroom and/or children change, reassignment of duties will occur. Reassignment may be in the same building or alternate location where services are needed.) 7 hrs./day

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.

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

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