Middle School Special Education Self-Contained Paraprofessional

Middle School Special Education Self-Contained Paraprofessional Bald Knob School District Bald Knob Middle School - Bald Knob, Arkansas This job is also posted in Arkansas Jobs In Ed, and Bald Knob Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5642032

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description

Job Title:

Instructional Assistant for Middle School Special Education Classroom

Contract:

181 Days

Salary:

Classified Salary Schedule

Primary Function:

To aide and assist both the teacher and students in the self-contained special education classroom. Illustration of responsibilities and key job duties: To work with students individually on classroom assignments. To work with students in small groups on various subjects. To assist the teacher with daily operations in the classroom. To supervise students if the teacher is conducting a special education due process conference. Accompany student/s to classes or activities outside of the special education classroom if deemed necessary according to a child's IEP and/or behavior plan. To perform duties as assigned by the teacher or administrators. To assist the teacher with the organization and completion of activities for the Alternate Portfolio Assessments which replace Benchmark testing for special education students who meet the criteria set aside by the Arkansas Department of Education. Serve the students in the classroom in whatever capacity deemed appropriate to contribute to the management of the classroom and assist the teacher.

Special Assignments:

The Instructional Assistant may serve in the absence of the teacher in whatever capacity as needed. The Position Guide does not entail every task or responsibility that the employee may be asked to do. The employee may be asked to perform other duties if deemed necessary and reasonable to support the orderly operations of the Special Education Self Contained classroom.

Organizational Relationships:

The Instructional Assistant is under the direct guidance of the teacher he or she is assigned. The next level of supervision will be the Principal or Assistant Principal of the building. Job performance will be assessed by immediate supervisor/teacher and the building level administrator. Performance will be assessed based on Key Job Responsibilities or Duties as in District evaluation system.

Position Holder Qualifications:

1. Completed the training and required credentialing prescribed by Arkansas Department of Education.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements