Individual Support Para Job Sherwood area,Arkansas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 504 Individual Support Para

Paraprofessional Position

Location:

Sylvan Hills Elementary

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) 179 contract days 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.

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:
October 12, 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).