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Lester Elementary School

Special Education Para-Educator 2026-2027 School Year

Pay: $56,084/yr
Posted: 7 weeks ago
Location: Jacksonville, AR (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/15/2026

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$33,789 / year median in Arkansas

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Special Education Para-Educator 2026-2027 School Year Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Lester Elementary School - Jacksonville, Arkansas This job is also posted in Arkansas Jobs In Ed, and Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Job Details
Job ID:
5839461
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately Job Description Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
Position Title:
Special Education Para-Educator
Department:
Building Level
Reports To:
Building Principal
Contract:
2026-2027 School Year (180 days)
Closing:
Until Filled
SUMMARY:
To aid and support teachers and other licensed personnel in implementing the instructional program and related services for students with disabilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Implements instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher/building principal in school and community sites. Assists in the preparation of lesson plans, instructional materials, and data collection. Assumes responsibility for being prepared to perform instructional duties as prescribed. Acquires knowledge of the curriculum content of the classes in which he/she assists. Implements behavior management techniques as directed by teacher/building principal. Assists 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. Administers medications and other medical supports as prescribed and directed by the school nurse. Completes daily work schedules as assigned by the teacher/principal. Assists the teacher with the maintenance of the classroom. Assists with duties such as lunchroom, recess, bus, etc. Participates in inservices as directed. Knows Board of Education policies, district and school guidelines, regulations and adhere to the same. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE
Associate Degree or higher, successful Para Pro Assessment Exam or 60 college credits. Education or experience in field related to working with special needs students.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of pre-employment background checks. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, other staff members and the general public. The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$16.89 to $28.73 Per Hour