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Special Education Para-Educator
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Special Education Para-Educator
Pulaski County Special School District
Clinton Elementary - Sherwood , Arkansas This job is also posted in Pulaski County Special School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5927138
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
LOCATION
Clinton Elementary School
142 Hollywood Avenue
Sherwood, Arkansas 72120
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma/GED and one of the following:
Completed sixty (60) credit hours at 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.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
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 inservices, 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.
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:
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
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 at www.pcssd.org. Personnel currently employed by the district who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online district application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
September 20, 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
Benefits
- Dental Insurance