Para-Educator for Prekindergarten Pulaski County Special School District - 3.6 North Little Rock, AR Job Details Full-time $15.00 - $26.18 an hour 8 hours ago Qualifications Student supervision Labeling Child attendance tracking Educational material preparation Associate's degree in early childhood education High school diploma or GED Classroom organization for children Stacking Paints Laundry washing Paraprofessional Certification Feeding for children Data collection Clean workspace maintenance Naptime supervision Associate's degree Classroom Teaching Child Development Associate Certification Entry level Early Childhood Education Full Job Description

LOCATION

Oak Grove Elementary

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Graduate and one of the following: Child Development Associate (CDA Credential) and passed the ParaPro Assessment exam or have 60 or more college hours Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education Hold a Bachelor's Degree in another area with at least 12 hours of study related to Early Childhood

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

JOB GOAL

To aid and support the teacher in the prekindergarten program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

: Reinforce instructional activities with students as prescribed by the teacher. Help set up centers at the beginning of the day and clean and stack chairs at the end of the day. Help check in children - (Folders, notes, etc.) Complete lunch count and attendance daily. Help in teaching social skills during gross motor play/activities. Help in distribution of snacks daily. Prepare art projects and clean up afterwards. This includes mixing paint for easel and cleaning up brushes and containers. Prepare instructional lessons as directed by the teacher. Supervise children in cafeteria and help in teaching social skills. Put out cots for nap time and keep cots labeled with children's name. Supervise children during nap time. Wash cot sheets weekly. Responsible for properly supervising children while in his/her care. Help in collecting data for Work Sampling. Help children change clothes when accidents occur. Follow all guidelines set forth by Arkansas Better Chance and Arkansas Department of Human Services Childcare Licensing. Must complete annually at least 30 hours of professional development pertaining to Early Childhood Development. Participate in in-service, professional, and/or faculty meetings as directed by the building principal and as required by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Reports to, and is responsible to the classroom teacher and building principal. Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

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Salary Range:

Range 7 - Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule ($15.00/hr. - $26.18/hr. depending on relevant experience)

Length of Contract:

180 contract days, 7 1/2 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 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

: August 265, 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).